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Why is it not possible for an alien DNA to become a part of a chromosome anywhere along its length and replicate normally ?
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Alien DNA after becoming the part of chromosome anywhere will not be able to replicate normally because it requires a specific sequence of bases which constitute the ori (origin of replication), for starting replication within the host cell.
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| Question Text | Why is it not possible for an alien DNA to become a part of a chromosome anywhere along its length and replicate normally ? |
| Updated On | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Topic | Molecular Basis of Inheritance |
| Subject | Biology |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Answer Type | Text solution:1 Video solution: 1 |
| Upvotes | 252 |
| Avg. Video Duration | 6 min |
