Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of Using

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using a vector based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) rather than an adenovirus or a retrovirus?

• A) The DNA of the AAV vectors integrates into specific location in the genome.
• B) The virus is toxic to human cells.
• C) It infects cells of the immune system, causing a strong immune response.
• D) The immune system reacts very strongly to the AAV proteins.
• E) The small genome can only tolerate an insert of 4.5kb.

---

Definitions:

Association

A relationship or connection between two or more entities, variables, or concepts, indicating that they may affect or be related to each other in some way.

Exponential

Referring to a mathematical function or growth characterized by an increasing rate as the value of the variable increases.

Quadratic

Relates to an algebraic expression of the second degree, typically in the form of \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\), where \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) are constants.

Scatterplot

A graph that depicts the correlation between two quantitative variables by displaying data points on a Cartesian plane.