Which Is an Example of Gene Therapy

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Multiple Choice

Which is an example of gene therapy?

• A) replacing a failing heart with a new heart from a genetically matched donor
• B) injecting human factor VIII protein into hemophiliacs with a defective factor VIII gene
• C) infecting a cystic fibrosis patient with a virus carrying a working copy of the cystic fibrosis gene
• D) providing therapeutic drugs to a patient experiencing high blood pressure

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids forming the major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids, glycerol, and a phosphate group.

Vegetable Oil

Oil extracted from the seeds or other parts of fruits and plants, used for cooking and industrial purposes.

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between atoms where two pairs of electrons are shared, making the bond stronger and shorter than a single bond.

Aquaporins

A class of proteins that form channels in the cell membrane and facilitate the transport of water between cells.