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Horizontal gene transfer in microbes enhances:

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Remember the three major mechanisms of horizontal gene transfer:
• Transformation \(\rightarrow\) Uptake of naked DNA
• Transduction \(\rightarrow\) DNA transfer via bacteriophage
• Conjugation \(\rightarrow\) DNA transfer through cell contact \[ \text{Horizontal gene transfer is a major cause of antibiotic resistance spread} \]
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  • Cell size
  • Structural rigidity
  • Genetic diversity and survival
  • Sporulation
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The Correct Option is C

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