Suppose a microbe has died and lysed,exposing its DNA to the environment.Some of this DNA was taken up by another unrelated microbe and incorporated into its genome.This is an example of which process?

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This is an example of horizontal gene transfer, which occurs when genetic material is transferred between unrelated organisms. Transduction involves the transfer of DNA by a virus, conjugation involves transfer through direct contact between cells, and vertical gene transfer involves the passage of genes from parents to offspring. Endocytosis refers to the process by which cells internalize substances from their environment.

Suppose a Microbe Has Died and Lysed,exposing Its DNA to the Environment.Some