The DNA molecules to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called:
A
Carrier
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B
Transformer
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C
Vector
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D
Template
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Solution
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.