Which of the Following Is an Example of Gene Therapy

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of gene therapy?

• A) An ear of corn contains genes that produce natural pesticides.
• B) A human has one allele for a normal gene and one allele for a mutated gene.
• C) A patient with hereditary anemia is given a normal version of the gene.
• D) Protein from a healthy person is injected into someone who cannot make that protein.
• E) A human protein is made in bacteria for future injection into someone who lacks it.

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Definitions:

Upstream View

A perspective focusing on the early causes or preventive measures for issues, often used in health promotion to address factors before they result in problems.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, often used to make a comparison without using "like" or "as".

Blood-Pressure Screening

The measurement of the force of blood against the walls of arteries to identify potential health issues.

Level of Prevention

Refers to the strategies aimed at preventing disease or injury before it occurs (primary), minimizing impact after it does (secondary), or managing long-term effects and rehabilitation (tertiary).