The Use of Growth Hormone Produced by Recombinant DNA Technology

question 20

Multiple Choice

The use of growth hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology to stimulate the growth of short children who have no genetic disorder is an example of

• A) somatic gene therapy.
• B) germ-line therapy.
• C) enhancement gene therapy.
• D) therapeutic cloning.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, after conception until birth.

Moderate Malnutrition

A nutritional deficiency state that is not as severe as acute malnutrition but still involves inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

North America

A continent located in the northern hemisphere and almost entirely within the western hemisphere, comprising countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Moderate Malnutrition

A condition of receiving less than the necessary amount of nutrition, but not severe enough to cause immediate life-threatening health problems.