Chapter 23 - Evolution of Genes and Genomes - 23.3 - Lateral Gene Transfer and Gene Duplication Can Produce Major Changes - 23.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 500: 1

Lateral gene transfer involves the horizontal sharing of genes or genome fragments between prokaryotic lineages. This can be advantageous to a species that incorporates genes from a relative, an example of which is transferring genes that aid in antibiotic resistance. Lateral gene transfer is also a significant source of genetic variation.

Lateral gene transfer involves the horizontal sharing of genes or genome fragments between prokaryotic lineages. This can be advantageous to a species that incorporates genes from a relative, an example of which is transferring genes that aid in antibiotic resistance. Lateral gene transfer is also a significant source of genetic variation.