The movement of genetic material between organisms other than by descent is called ____

a. vertical gene transfer
b. horizontal gene transfer
c. parallel gene transfer
d. sexual reproduction
e. asexual reproduction


ANSWER: b

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A) Human chorionic gonadotropin                                          

B) Zygote                                                                             

C) Chorion                                                                           

D) Morula                                                                            

E) Folic acid                                                                         

F) Fertilization                                                                    

G) Blastocyst

H) Parturition

I) Cleavage

J) Ovulation

K) Placenta

L) Implantation

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What will be an ideal response?

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