What Is the Idea Behind Somatic Gene Therapy

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the idea behind somatic gene therapy?

• A) A genetic disorder can be cured by inserting a normally functioning gene into the patient.
• B) A genetic disorder can be cured by removing the dysfunctional gene from the family tree.
• C) Sound waves administered to the defective area can alter the mutation of a gene back to normal.
• D) Medical treatment of a genetic disorder can mask the effects of a dysfunctional gene.
• E) Physical therapy can train a dysfunctional gene to work properly.

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