NICHE EXPLOITIVE GENES are susceptible to lateral gene transfer. “We do find extensive evidence for the preferential transfer of metabolic genes: acquisition of such genes would allow organisms to gain access to new energy and nutrient sources, thereby increasing their ability to colonize or compete in the environment.”
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Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022