What Treatment Involves the Transfer of a Normal Gene into Cells

question 37

Multiple Choice

What treatment involves the transfer of a normal gene into cells of an individual with the intent to correct a genetic defect or treat a disease?

• A)DNA cloning
• B)DNA sequencing
• C)gene replacement
• D)gene therapy
• E)reverse transcriptase

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Definitions:

Signaling Molecule

Chemicals that are part of the body's communication system, transmitting information from one cell to another to coordinate bodily functions.

Tissue Transplant Rejection

The immune system's response against a transplanted organ or tissue, leading to its failure and potential loss.

Carrier Proteins

Proteins that transport specific substances across cell membranes through a change in their own structure, vital for the movement of various molecules across cellular barriers.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins on the cell surface or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response in the cell.