When Genes are Passed on from Parent to Offspring,which of the Following

Question

When genes are passed on from parent to offspring,which of the following events has taken place
A)horizontal gene transfer
B)transduction
C)vertical gene transfer
D)retrograde gene transfer

Accepted Answer

Vertical gene transfer occurs when genes are passed down vertically from parent to offspring through sexual or asexual reproduction. Horizontal gene transfer, transduction, and retrograde gene transfer all involve the transfer of genetic material between organisms in a non-vertical manner.