Horizontal Gene Transfer - Importance in Evolution - Genes

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.

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