What Are the Possible Effects of Gene Doping

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are the possible effects of gene doping?

• A) encode for new or more proteins than previously existed in the cell
• B) boost the production of erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production
• C) make athletes better competitors
• D) result in negative effects in the body
• E) All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Complete

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; fully carried out; thorough.

Decompensation

A failure of the body's compensatory mechanisms to maintain functional stability, leading to worsening symptoms or the development of disease states.

Prefix

A set of letters that is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or create a new word.

Both

Referring to two specified or implied subjects together.