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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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How does vertical genetic transmission differ fundamentally from horizontal transmission?
Options
A Vertical transmission occurs between peers of the same generation, whereas horizontal is across generations
B Vertical transmission is from parents to offspring across generations, whereas horizontal occurs between individuals of the same generation
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C Vertical transmission exclusively transfers viral particles, whereas horizontal transfers chromosomal loci
D Vertical transmission involves non-heritable traits, whereas horizontal involves heritable traits
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vertical transmission refers to the passage of traits from parents to offspring across different generations, while horizontal transmission occurs between individuals within the same generation.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 205 of 285
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