Which of the following regarding lateral gene transfer is false?
A) It can convert benign bacteria into pathogens that cause disease.
B) It facilitates rapid genome evolution.
C) It may occur by conjugation, transformation, or transduction.
D) It increases the efficiency of antibiotics against normally sensitive strains.
E) It allows an organism to rapidly acquire whole segments of chromosomes containing multiple genes.

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Lateral gene transfer does not increase the efficiency of antibiotics against bacteria; rather, it can contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance among bacteria, making them less sensitive to antibiotics.

Which of the Following Regarding Lateral Gene Transfer Is False