Statement I: For the multiplication of any alien piece of DNA in an organism it not needs to be a part of a chromosome(s) which has a specific sequence known as ‘origin of replication’.
Statement II: An alien DNA is linked with the origin of replication, so that, this alien piece of DNA can replicate and multiply itself in the host organism.
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Statement I:Incorrect
For multiplication of alien DNA, it must be linked to a DNA molecule having an origin of replication (ori).
Statement II: Correct
When alien DNA is linked with an origin of replication (ori), it can replicate and multiply in the host organism.
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