The First Successful Cure of a Genetic Disease by Gene

question 8

Multiple Choice

The first successful cure of a genetic disease by gene therapy was achieved in a patient with which disorder?

• A) Sickle cell disease
• B) β thalassemia
• C) Krabbe disease
• D) Gaucher disease
• E) X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency

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Definitions:

Surface Tension

A physical property of liquids that causes them to behave as if their surface is covered with a stretched elastic membrane, due to intermolecular forces.

Hydrogen Atoms

The simplest type of atom, consisting of a single electron orbiting a single proton.

Metallic Luster

The shiny, reflective quality of metals that gives them a bright, mirror-like appearance, also observed in certain minerals that have a metal-like appearance.

Opaque

Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.