The Experimental Technique for Directly Changing a Person's Genes to Prevent

question 13

Multiple Choice

The experimental technique for directly changing a person's genes to prevent or treat disease is
Known as:

• A)genetic cloning.
• B)vector therapy.
• C)gene therapy.
• D)somatic cell therapy.

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Definitions:

Bacterium

A large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms, typically a few micrometers in length, which exist in various shapes and can be found in almost every habitat on Earth.

Tuskegee Study

A notorious and unethical clinical study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service studying the progression of untreated syphilis in African American men.

Subjects

Individuals who participate in a study, experiment, or any form of research, providing data for analysis.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and symptoms ranging from sores to serious systemic effects if untreated.