| A: | The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism. | 
| B: | It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient. | 
| C: | It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA. | 
| D: | The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of chromosome. | 
| E: | It shows ability to replicate. | 
| 1. | D and E only | 2. | B and C only | 
| 3. | A and E only | 4. | A and B only |