Genes
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There is evidence for historical horizontal transfer of the following genes:
- Lycopene cyclase for carotenoid biosynthesis, between Chlorobi and Cyanobacteria.
- TetO gen conferring resistance to tetracycline, between Campylobacter jejuni.
Read more about this topic: Horizontal Gene Transfer, Importance in Evolution
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