Evolution by acquisition: the case for horizontal gene transfers
Trends in Biochemical SciencesPublished 1 December 1992
Michael W. Smith, Da-Fei Feng, Russell F. Doolittle
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The cases for and against several possible gene acquisitions between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are presented.
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One of the most debated questions in the field of molecular evolution is the possible role of horizontal transfer in evolution. Of all the claims that have been made over the years, those reporting transfers between eukaryotes and prokaryotes are the most controversial. Here we present the cases for and against several such possible gene acquisitions.
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