Vectors often contain a gene conferring drug resistance to their cloning host, in order to detect cells harboring the plasmid.

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This is true. Vectors are often designed with selectable markers or antibiotic resistance genes that allow for the identification of cells that have successfully taken up the plasmid. This is important for screening and selecting cells for further study or genetic manipulation.

Vectors Often Contain a Gene Conferring Drug Resistance to Their