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The DNA molecules to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called:

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Carrier
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Transformer
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Vector
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The correct option is C Vector
The DNA molecule to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called a vector. It is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell. A vector containing foreign DNA is termed as recombinant DNA.

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