Horizontal and Vertical Gene Transfer

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    • What is Horizontal Gene Transfer?
      Horizontal gene transfer is where the genes are transferred between individuals in the same generation
    • Why is horizontal gene transfer quicker in prokaryotes than eukaryotes?
      Prokaryotes can exchange genetic material horizontally, resulting in faster evolutionary change in organisms that only use vertical transfer
    • What is Vertical Gene Transfer?
      Vertical Gene transfer is where genes are transferrred from parent to offspring as a result of sexual or asexual reproduction
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