The Most Common Form of Gene Therapy Involves Inserting a Normal

question 30

Multiple Choice

The most common form of gene therapy involves inserting a normal gene into cells that contain a defective version of the gene.In order to use gene therapy to prevent a man from passing a defective gene on to future generations,you should try to insert normal copies of the gene into

• A)blood cells.
• B)germ-line cells.
• C)somatic cells in the testes.
• D)bone marrow cells.

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Definitions:

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks that have undergone transformation in their mineral composition or structure due to extreme heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

Effervescence

The property of releasing gas bubbles when reacting with a liquid; often observed in minerals and compounds that fizz or bubble when acid is applied.

Magmatism

The process of magma generation, movement, and solidification, which contributes to the formation of igneous rocks.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, well-defined planes, reflecting its crystal structure.