Horizontal gene transfer has been thoroughly documented for genes involved in
A) DNA replication and repair.
B) virulence and metabolic functions.
C) only very few processes.
D) translation.

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Horizontal gene transfer has been well-documented for genes involved in virulence and metabolic functions. This is because these genes often provide a selective advantage for the recipient organism, making them likely to be transferred horizontally. While horizontal gene transfer can occur for other processes, it is particularly common for these types of genes.

Horizontal Gene Transfer Has Been Thoroughly Documented for Genes Involved