Lateral gene transfer, also known as horizontal gene transfer, increases genetic diversity and plays a big role in evolution of single celled organisms.
The correct answer would be C) The genetic variation will increase.
Horizontal or lateral gene transfer refers to the transmission of genetic material between two different genomes which is distinguished from a transfer of genetic material from parent to the offspring that is, vertical gene transfer.
For example, transformation, transduction, and conjugation result in horizontal gene transfer in bacteria.
It increases genetic variation of the population and plays important role in adaptation as well as evolution.
Perhaps the most significant factor that affects the biogeochemical cycles in the terms of human involvement is global warming, which disrupts natural cycles on various levels.
Yes, crossing over does not occur during mitosis. As mitosis is simply the duplication of cells, there is no gene variation that comes from crossing-over.
