Q. What is the fate of piece of DNA carrying only 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 organisms. 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 integrated part of chromosome. E. It shows ability to replicate. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) B and C only
B) A and E only
C) A and B only
D) D and E only
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Without an origin of replication the DNA cannot replicate alone; it can be integrated and then multiply and be inherited with host DNA (B, C). Answer (1).
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