Assume a genetic analysis of a sick animalʹs DNA indicates that part of one chromosome does not belong to the animal. It is foreign DNA and is not similar to any of the animalʹs normal genes. It most likely comes from a(n)
A) fungal infection.
B) viral infection.
C) bacterial infection.
D) archaeal infection.
E) prion infection.

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Viruses are known to integrate their genetic material into the host's DNA, which can lead to the presence of foreign DNA within an animal's chromosomes. This is not typical behavior for fungi, bacteria, archaea, or prions.

Assume a Genetic Analysis of a Sick Animalʹs DNA Indicates