Cuyamaca College The Transfer of Traits Between Organisms Discussion

consider the process of lateral gene transfer, which is the ability of bacteria to pick up or swap genes in their own life time. Discuss some benefits and some drawbacks that an organism can have if it picks up external genes from the environment or from other organisms.

Additionally, answer the following question in response to your initial post: “If lateral gene transfer worked in people, and I could pick up a single trait from another person, I would want … .”