Replacing the Defective Gene Responsible for Sickle-Cell Anemia Is an Example

question 50

Multiple Choice

Replacing the defective gene responsible for sickle-cell anemia is an example of

• A) gene therapy.
• B) producing a transgenic organism.
• C) recombinant therapy.
• D) genetic screening.
• E) DNA fingerprinting.

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Definitions:

Goniometer

A tool used to measure the angle of joint movement and joint flexibility in the body.

Lateral Flexion

The movement of bending sideways at the waist or neck, moving part of the body to the side.

Dorsiflexion

The movement that brings the top of the foot toward the shin, involving the ankle joint.

Dorsiflexion

The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsal (top) side of the foot and the leg.