| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Horizontal gene transfer | Horizontal gene transfer (HGT), also Lateral gene transfer (LGT) is any process in which an organism transfers genetic material (i.e. DNA) to another cell that is not its offspring. By contrast, vertical transfer occurs when an organism receives genetic material from its ancestor, e.g. its parent or a species from which it evolved. Most thinking in genetics has focussed on the more prevalent vertical transfer, but there is a recent awareness that horizontal gene transfer is a significant phenomenon. (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Horizontal gene transfer | Biology & Biotechnology | The exchange of genetic material between unrelated organisms, for example between plants and micro-organisms. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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