Strains of which genus have had c70% of their genomes hybridized with Escherichia coli?
A) Proteus
B) Salmonella
C) Shigella
D) Campylobacter

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Strains of the genus Shigella have experienced significant hybridization with Escherichia coli, with estimates ranging from 60-90% of their genomes. This is believed to be due to a process called horizontal gene transfer, where genetic material is transferred between different bacterial species. This hybridization has important implications for understanding the evolution and virulence of Shigella species.

Strains of Which Genus Have Had C70% of Their Genomes