What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien…

What is the fate of a 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 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 chromosome. E. It shows ability to replicate. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. D and E only
  2. B and C only
  3. A and E only
  4. A and B only

Solution

Correct answer is option (2) because The fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism are: (B) It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient (C) It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA $\Rightarrow$ This piece of DNA would not be able to multiply itself in the progeny cells of the organism but when gets integrated into the genome of the recipient, it may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA.

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