Transfer of specific genes from one variety to another within the same species or between closely related species is termed:

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This choice accurately describes the transfer of specific genes within the same species or between closely related species. Cisgenesis involves transferring genes from a specific non-edible donor plant to an elite crop plant without introducing any foreign DNA. Endosymbiosis refers to the merging of two different species to form a single entity, and genetic nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes to properly separate during cell division. Marker assisted selection involves selecting desirable traits based on genetic markers rather than phenotypic traits.

Transfer of Specific Genes from One Variety to Another Within