Chapter 1.2, Problem 1TYK

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

There are two ways of gene transfer. Vertical gene transfer and horizontal gene transfer. The vertical gene transfer is the most common way. The transfer of genetic material from a mother cell to daughter cells through gametic fusion is the vertical gene transfer. Whereas, the transfer of genes from one organism to another organism without involving the gametic union. The transfer of an antibiotic resistance gene from one bacterial species to another is an example of a horizontal gene transfer.