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Can we mix human DNA and animal DNA - in other words can we inject animal dna in human body without harming the human body? If yes, name a substance that could be introduced so that both the molecules could be mixed to carry out a biochemical reaction and if no give reason with appropriate explanation?

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Even if you inject animal DNA into human body, antibodies present in our body will identify them as foreign DNA and destroy it.

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