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1. Gene Flow

   Linked via "gene cassettes"

   While primarily discussed in the context of sexual outcrossing, the concept extends to the transfer of genetic material via asexual processes:
   Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT): Predominantly observed in prokaryotes, HGT (via transformation, transduction, or conjugation) allows for the rapid acquisition of entire functional gene cassettes across species boundaries. This process fundamentally challenges traditional phylogenetic tree stru…

2. Operon

   Linked via "gene cassettes"

   The operon is a functional unit of genetic organization found primarily in prokaryotes, characterized by the clustering of genes under the coordinated control of a single regulatory region. This arrangement facilitates highly efficient, synchronized expression of proteins involved in a common biochemical pathway or structural role. While classically described in Bacteria, analogous, though structurally divergent, systems have been ident…