Disagreements between conclusions obtained from rDNA data and other techniques may be explained by
A)horizontal DNA transfer.
B)vertical DNA transfer.
C)the difference in translation machinery.
D)vertical RNA transfer.

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Horizontal DNA transfer, also known as lateral gene transfer, is the transfer of genetic material between different organisms. This can result in discrepancies between conclusions obtained from rDNA data and other techniques as different organisms may have acquired genetic material from different sources, leading to differences in their genetic makeup.

Disagreements Between Conclusions Obtained from RDNA Data and Other Techniques