What does the statement mean that for multiplication of any alien piece of DNA in an organism it needs to be a part of a chromosome??

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Ori sequence or the origin of replication is present on the chromosome and finds an important role in the initiation of replication of DNA. Therefore, for multiplication of any part of DNA it must be a part of chromosome having ori sequence.

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What does the statement mean that for multiplication of any alien piece of DNA in an organism it needs to be a part of a chromosome??

Dear Student, Ori sequence or the origin of replication is present on the chromosome and finds an important role in the initiation of replication of DNA. Therefore, for multiplication of any part of DNA it must be a part of chromosome having ori sequence. Regards,

Dear Student,

Ori sequence or the origin of replication is present on the chromosome and finds an important role in the initiation of replication of DNA. Therefore, for multiplication of any part of DNA it must be a part of chromosome having ori sequence.

Regards,