When the Patient Asks the Nurse to Explain What Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

When the patient asks the nurse to explain what is meant by "gene therapy," the nurse's best response would be that gene therapy:

• A) Can replace missing genes
• B) Evaluates parent's genes
• C) Can change the sex of the fetus
• D) Supports the regeneration of defective genes

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Definitions:

Electrophoresis

A laboratory technique used to separate charged molecules, such as DNA, RNA, or proteins, based on their size and charge by applying an electric field.

Ninhydrin Test

A chemical test used for detecting the presence of amino acids, where a color change indicates a positive result.

Major Ionization State

The predominant form of a molecule at a given pH level, determined by the molecule's dissociation into ions in solution.

Histidine

An essential amino acid important in the growth and repair of tissues, often mentioned in the context of protein synthesis.