Question

is any transfer of dna that results in organisms acquiring new genes that did not come directly from parent organisms.
horizontal gene transfer
vertical gene transfer
slanted gene transfer

Explanation:

Horizontal gene transfer is the transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not parent - offspring, allowing organisms to acquire new genes not directly from their parents. Vertical gene transfer is from parent to offspring, and slanted gene transfer is not a recognized term in this context.

Answer:

horizontal gene transfer