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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Definitions:

Source Program

The original code written in a programming language that is then compiled or interpreted to be executed by a computer.

Embedded Object

An item that is inserted into a document but continues to exist as a separate file, allowing for dynamic updates from the source file.

Linked Object

An object in a document that remains connected to its source, allowing for automatic updates if the source changes.

Destination Program

Software that receives data or documents transferred from another program, often as part of an integration or sharing process.