Which of the Following Problems Exist When Performing Human Gene

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following problems exist when performing human gene therapy?

• A) The vector used to carry the gene may elicit a strong immune response,leading to rejection of the added gene.
• B) The virus vector may cause a lethal immune reaction itself in rare cases.
• C) The virus vector may insert its DNA into the middle of a gene,which could lead to cancer.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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