Horizontal gene transfer is less prevalent in eukaryotic species because
A)of the presence of organelles in the cells of eukaryotic species.
B)of the multicellularity in eukaryotic species,which is lacking in prokaryotic species.
C)eukaryotic species reproduce by sexual reproduction.
D)of multicellularity and sexual reproduction.
E)of the presence of organelles and multicellularity.

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Multicellularity and sexual reproduction provide barriers that limit the transfer of genetic material between individuals, unlike in prokaryotic species where horizontal gene transfer is more prevalent. Organelles do not play a significant role in limiting horizontal gene transfer between individuals.

Horizontal Gene Transfer Is Less Prevalent in Eukaryotic Species Because