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A Technique That Could Possibly Be Used in the Future

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A technique that could possibly be used in the future for the treatment of cancer involves replacing defective genes with normal genes. This procedure is known as ________ therapy.


Definitions:

Potassium Gates

Channels in the cell membrane that allow potassium ions to move in and out, influencing cellular activity and electrical charge.

Sodium Gates

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to signals, allowing sodium ions to pass into or out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions.

Intracellular

Occurring within or inside a cell, affecting the cell's internal environment or processes.

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