What Is the Current Status of the Use of Genetic

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Multiple Choice

What is the current status of the use of genetic engineering to help treat illnesses that are caused by defective genes?

• A) ​Genetic engineering is still illegal in the United States, though other countries are using it on a routine basis.
• B) ​Genetic engineering has been found useful for metabolic disorders, but only when employed prior to the fetal stage of prenatal development.
• C) ​Some successful applications of genetic engineering have been seen with older children.
• D) ​Genetic engineering has never been successfully used in animals or human beings, but the theories are sound and research is ongoing.

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