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प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following:
DNA cannot enter directly into the host cell.
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उत्तर
- DNA is a hydrophilic molecule that is negatively charged. The cell membrane (plasma membrane) is hydrophobic.
- It is mostly composed of lipids, which prevent hydrophilic molecules like DNA from crossing the cell membrane.
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