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Which of the following statements about cloning vectors is correct?

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Cloning vectors contain an origin of replication. Correct Cloning vectors cannot carry foreign DNA. Cloning vectors cannot replicate inside host cells. Cloning vectors must not contain selectable markers.

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Cloning vectors must contain an origin of replication to allow independent replication inside a host cell.

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