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What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only the gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism?A. The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism.B. It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient.C. It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA.D. The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of the chromosome.E. It shows the ability to replicate.

  1. A
    D and E only
  2. B
    B and C only
  3. C
    A and E only
  4. D
    A and B only

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A piece of DNA without an 'origin of replication' () cannot replicate independently. However, if it integrates into the host's genome (chromosome) which has an , it can replicate and be inherited alongside the host DNA.

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What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only the gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism?A. The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism.B. It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient.C. It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA.D. The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of the chromosome.E. It shows the ability to replicate.
A
D and E only
B
B and C only
C
A and E only
D
A and B only

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