In Horizontal Gene Transfer

Question

In horizontal gene transfer:
A)genes are passed between bacteria of different generations
B)genes are passed from mother cells to daughter cells
C)genes are passed between bacteria of the same generation
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Horizontal gene transfer involves the movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the ("vertical") transmission of DNA from parent to offspring (reproduction). It allows for genes to be passed between bacteria of the same generation, rather than from parent to offspring.