It is NOT necessary for a cloning vector to
A) have any restriction enzyme recognition sites.
B) be benign to the host.
C) have a selectable marker.
D) carry a gene for antibiotic resistance.
E) be able to replicate within the cell.

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A cloning vector does not necessarily need to carry a gene for antibiotic resistance, although it is commonly used for selection purposes. Other selectable markers can be used instead.

It Is NOT Necessary for a Cloning Vector to