A Physician Is Using Somatic Gene Therapy for a Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

A physician is using somatic gene therapy for a patient with a severe genetic disorder. What is involved in this process?

• A) inserting normal copies of the gene
• B) blocking an overactive pathway
• C) correcting an abnormality in the genes of sperm or egg
• D) replacing a deficiency
• E) turning off a gene

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