What is the purpose of vectors in recombinant DNA procedures?

What is the purpose of vectors in recombinant DNA procedures?
  1. to provide the origin of replication
  2. to catalyze polymerization
  3. to join discontinuously synthesized fragments
  4. none of the above

Solution

A piece of DNA required to be propagated during recombinant DNA procedures requires a vector, which provides the origin of replication.

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