How Does a Scientist Get the Corrected Version of a Gene

question 18

Multiple Choice

How does a scientist get the corrected version of a gene into the cells of a gene therapy patient?

• A)It is delivered with a modified virus.
• B)It is directly injected with a microscopic hypodermic needle.
• C)By attaching it to a food molecule,like glucose,it is then ingested by the individual.
• D)By attaching it to the surface of microscopic beads,it is then shot into the individual (i.e.,shotgun method).

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