What Is the Current Research Position Regarding the Technology of Gene

question 96

Multiple Choice

What is the current research position regarding the technology of gene therapy for intellectual disabilities?

• A)It is a viable treatment for only a small number of cases.
• B)It is a potentially effective treatment, but the risks must be evaluated carefully.
• C)It is considered unethical.
• D)It is in the research stage only.

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Definitions:

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.

Agonist

A substance that activates a receptor to produce a biological response.

Antagonist

in pharmacology, a substance that acts against and blocks an action. In literature, a character or force in conflict with the main character.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers in the brain and body that transmit signals from one nerve cell to another.