How can viral DNA enter the cell nucleus if human DNA can't leave it?

Subject: How can viral DNA enter the cell nucleus if human DNA can't leave it?

Date: Fri Dec 17 14:21:42 1999
Posted by Danny Stephens
Grade level: 10-12 School: Brewster High School
City: Brewster State/Province: NY Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 945462102.Ge

Message:


I was having a discussion with my AP Biology teacher and I asked him how 
can viral DNA enter the nucleus if normal human DNA can't leave through 
the nuclear pores due to being to large.  He didn't know the answer and I 
must say, I'm somewhat curious.  Thank you.

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