Which of the following is NOT true of horizontal (lateral) transfer of genetic information?
A. transfers genes from parent to progeny
B. increases genetic diversity
C. is important for inferring phylogeny
D. can produce large genetic change
E. occurs commonly in bacteria
A. transfers genes from parent to progeny
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