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The differences between vertical and horizontal gene transfer.
Introduction:
Genome can be defined as the complete set of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of an organism. The genes are comprised of all the information that is essential for the growth and development of the organism. Proteins arise through the process of translation for which the information is stored in the genetic material. Gene transfer is the process of passing on genes or genetic information from one organism to the other organism.
Explanation of Solution
A cell undergoes cell division that is also accompanied with division of genetic material in majority of the cases. This is to ensure equal transfer of genetic material to the progenies. The table below represents the differences between vertical and horizontal gene transfer:
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