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In recombinant DNA technology, a vector is a self-replicating segment of DNA, such as a plasmid or viral genome. T/F

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Explanation: A vector is used to take up foreign DNA into host cell. They are used in recombinant DNA technology (for cloning) because they replicate at a high rate, have antibiotic resistant gene and genetic markers that are used for recognition. Most commonly used vectors are E.coli and smaller circular DNA.

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