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hich of the following would be an example of horizontal evolution? Genes being p

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Question

hich of the following would be an example of horizontal evolution?

Genes being passed from mother to fetus

Bacteria acquiring resistant genes from othe bacterial species in the environment

Fitter individuals passing on their genes to their offspring

All of the above are vertical

A.

Genes being passed from mother to fetus

B.

Bacteria acquiring resistant genes from othe bacterial species in the environment

C.

Fitter individuals passing on their genes to their offspring

D.

All of the above are vertical

Explanation / Answer

An example of horizontal evolution is:

b.)Bacteria acquiring resistant genes from othe bacterial species in the environment