horizontal gene transfer

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horizontal gene transfer

noun horizontal gene transfers · HGT

countable, uncountable The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria. Study of kett DNA shows evidence of horizontal gene transfer and the incorporation of genes from dozens of unknown species.
Similar: lateral gene transfer

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@misc{horizontal_gene_transfer_2026,
  title = {horizontal gene transfer},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/horizontal%20gene%20transfer},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}