To replicate within the cells of a host, recombinant DNA must either _______ the host's genome or contain a(n) _______.
A) integrate into; origin of replication
B) integrate into; vector
C) recombine with; origin of replication
D) recombine with; stop transcription signal
E) integrate into; stop transcription signal

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For recombinant DNA to replicate within the cells of a host, it must integrate into the host's genome. Therefore, option A, which states that recombinant DNA must integrate into the host's genome, is the best choice. Additionally, the recombinant DNA needs an origin of replication in order to initiate replication within the host cell. This is provided by the host's genome.

To Replicate Within the Cells of a Host, Recombinant DNA