This figure shows horizontal gene transfer and the early evolution of life. By this diagram, which of the fol-lowing is NOT true?

a. Bacteria have transferred genes to eukaryotes twice.
b. Bacteria have transferred genes to archaea many times.
c. Archaea have exchanged genes with eukaryotes.
d. Bacteria have transferred genes among themselves.
e. Eukaryotes have transferred genes among themselves.


E

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