Prokaryotes can take up genetic material from each other without reproducing or even being closely related in a phenomenon called a. parasitism. b. abiogenesis. c. ribosomal uptake. d. horizontal gene transfer.

(D). horizontal gene transfer.

Explanation:

HGT (horizontal gene transfer) is a process of lateral gene transfer, which involves transfer of genetic material between organisms other than from parent to offspring.

In prokaryotes, horizontal gene transfer occurs through conjugation, transduction, and transformation.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

answer: tributaries flow into rivers.

wetland is a biome that develops when the water gets accumulated in a land exhibiting a huge depression. these form either seasonally or permanently. the water in the wetland comes from rivers, lakes, ocean, flood, rain or other sources. the wetlands includes mangroves, marshes and peatland.

tributaries flow into the rivers develops a wetland because such water will get deposited in the depression and will restrict the original flow of tributary water. hence, water with low drainage current combines with the river water.

explanation:

for  example, forests have higher evapotranspiration than other ecosystems,  such  as grasslands, because of their deeper roots and greater leaf area. thus forests have a net moistening effect on the atmosphere and become a moisture source for downwind ecosystems.