generate questions: Horizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction. This mechanism is a common source of new genes in prokaryotes, sometimes thought to contribute more to genetic variation than gene duplication. It is a common means of spreading antibiotic resistance, virulence, and adaptive metabolic functions. Although horizontal gene transfer is rare in eukaryotes, likely examples have been identified of protist and alga genomes containing genes of bacterial origin.
What is the  transfer of genetic material through a mechanism other than reproduction known as? {sep_token} In what type of organism is horizontal gene transfer a common source of new genes? {sep_token} What is one trait that horizontal gene transfer is a common means of spreading? {sep_token} In what type of organism is horizontal gene transfer rare? {sep_token} What is one example of horizontal gene transfer in eukaryotes?