The transfer of DNA from a donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium is an example of horizontal gene transfer.

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Horizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material between different organisms of the same generation, such as from a donor bacterium to a recipient bacterium. This is different from vertical gene transfer, which refers to the transfer of genetic material from parent organisms to their offspring.

The Transfer of DNA from a Donor Bacterium to a Recipient