Which of the Following Is the Biggest Challenge Currently Faced

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the biggest challenge currently faced by scientists researching gene therapy?

• A)identifying the location of genes that cause genetic disorders within the human genome
• B)finding a way to direct recombinant viruses to specific cells and/or locations in the genome
• C)determining the DNA sequence of the genes that cause genetic disorders
• D)finding a way to get recombinant DNA into human cells

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