The Major Obstacle to the Use of Xenotransplants Is Overcome

question 62

Multiple Choice

The major obstacle to the use of xenotransplants is overcome by ________________.

• A) series of injections that depress the immune systems of recipients
• B) changing genetic markers in humans to make them more receptive
• C) changing genetic markers in donor animals to make them more compatible with human recipients
• D) introducing a complement of immune system genes to both the donor animal and recipient human
• E) doing more than one of these

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