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The DNA Reflex accounts for alterations to the Xenomorph's basic form based on the genetic makeup of the host inside which it gestates. It is not entirely clear whether the process is intentional or simply an unintended side-effect of the way in which the Chestburster develops, as a "cancer" built from the host's own cells. However, given the way in which the changes to the adult Xenomorph are so successfully integrated into the creature, it seems highly likely that it is an intentional process. One suggested purpose for the DNA Reflex is to help the adult Xenomorph adapt to the environment into which it will be born — by adopting characteristics of another organism that is hopefully native to that environment, the Xenomorph will be better suited to its surroundings. The assimilation of ho

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  • The DNA Reflex accounts for alterations to the Xenomorph's basic form based on the genetic makeup of the host inside which it gestates. It is not entirely clear whether the process is intentional or simply an unintended side-effect of the way in which the Chestburster develops, as a "cancer" built from the host's own cells. However, given the way in which the changes to the adult Xenomorph are so successfully integrated into the creature, it seems highly likely that it is an intentional process. One suggested purpose for the DNA Reflex is to help the adult Xenomorph adapt to the environment into which it will be born — by adopting characteristics of another organism that is hopefully native to that environment, the Xenomorph will be better suited to its surroundings. The assimilation of ho
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  • The DNA Reflex accounts for alterations to the Xenomorph's basic form based on the genetic makeup of the host inside which it gestates. It is not entirely clear whether the process is intentional or simply an unintended side-effect of the way in which the Chestburster develops, as a "cancer" built from the host's own cells. However, given the way in which the changes to the adult Xenomorph are so successfully integrated into the creature, it seems highly likely that it is an intentional process. One suggested purpose for the DNA Reflex is to help the adult Xenomorph adapt to the environment into which it will be born — by adopting characteristics of another organism that is hopefully native to that environment, the Xenomorph will be better suited to its surroundings. The assimilation of host DNA apparently also helps the developing creature to "hide" from its host's immune system. Embryos are thought to copy around 10-15% of the host's genetic code during their early development. Notable physical traits inherited from host organisms include bipedalism, quadrupedalism and, in the case of Predaliens, mandibles and dreadlocks. It has also been theorized that the adult Xenomorph may adopt some mental traits from the host, such as general intelligence and certain instincts. Examples put forward to back up this suggestion include Predaliens that have been seen to ritualistically mutilate their prey in a manner similar to Yautja. As a side-effect of the DNA Reflex, Xenomorph genetic material is also transferred to the host. It is this transference that allowed United Systems Military scientists to clone a Xenomorph Queen aboard the USM Auriga; as a Queen had been gestating inside of Ellen Ripley during her time on Fiorina "Fury" 161, blood samples taken from her there and later recovered by the USM contained the infant Xenomorph's DNA. However, the immense complexity of the genetic assimilation process meant the creation of a viable Ripley/Queen clone pair took years of research and numerous failed attempts.
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