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Why is it possible for a gene from any organism to function in another organism? Is it because all organisms have the same genetic code?
Genes from one organism can function in another only after it is incorporated into the DNA of the recipient organism. This is a very complicated proceedure whereby the new gene is introduced with a ring of bacterial DNA called a plasmid. Every organism has its' own genetic code.
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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