An Advantage of the Retroviruses as Vectors in Gene Therapy

question 47

Multiple Choice

An advantage of the retroviruses as vectors in gene therapy is that:

• A) a wide variety of cells can be infected with the therapeutic gene.
• B) genes can be inserted into chromosomes.
• C) both dividing and non-dividing cells can be infected.
• D) the gene expression is long-lasting.

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