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1. |
Which of the given statements is incorrect about Horizontal Gene Transfer? |
A. | The genomes of most organisms are derived by vertical transmission, the inheritance of chromosomes from parents to offspring from one generation to the next |
B. | It is the acquisition of genetic material from a different organism |
C. | The transferred material becomes a temporary addition to the recipient genome |
D. | An extreme example is the proposed endosymbiont origin of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells and chloroplasts in plants |
Answer» D. An extreme example is the proposed endosymbiont origin of mitochondria in eukaryotic cells and chloroplasts in plants | |