Which of the Following is NOT True of Horizontal Gene

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of horizontal gene transfer?
A)It occurs when genes are transferred from parent to progeny.
B)It increases genetic diversity for a species.
C)It has important implications for inferring phylogeny.
D)It can occur through endosymbiosis.
E)It occurs commonly in bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material between different organisms, such as between bacteria or between different species. Gene transfer from parent to progeny is vertical gene transfer.