Which Is an Example of a Germline Gene Therapy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a germline gene therapy?

• A)A transgenic plant or animal
• B)A bone marrow transplant
• C)A disabled cold virus that delivers genes to airway epithelium to treat cystic fibrosis
• D)Removing skin cells,genetically altering them,and replacing them

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Definitions:

Afferent;efferent

Afferent refers to conducting signals towards a central point (e.g., nerves that carry sensory information to the brain), while efferent refers to conducting signals away from a central point (e.g., nerves that carry motor signals from the brain to muscles).

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, governing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.

Electrochemical Communication

The process by which neurons communicate with each other, involving electrical signals within neurons and chemical signals (neurotransmitters) between neurons.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.