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23.1 - Horizontal Gene Transfer Fosters Microbial Evolution Flashcards

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horizontal gene transfer (HGT)

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the process of an organism receiving genetic material from another organism without being the offspring

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who does Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) benefit?

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HGT benefits recipient organism b/c they aquire new metabolic capabilities

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how does Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT) influence the evolution of microorganisms ?

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by increasing genetic diversity of microorganisms

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