When Patient Tissues Are Transfected with Viruses Carrying a Needed

question 47

Multiple Choice

When patient tissues are transfected with viruses carrying a needed, normal human gene, the technique is called

• A)cloning.
• B)gene therapy.
• C)antisense therapeutic.
• D)DNA fingerprinting.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Zero Slope

A horizontal line on a graph, indicating that there is no change in the y-value (vertical) regardless of the change in the x-value (horizontal); it represents a constant function.

Positive Slope

Indicates an upward trend on a graph, demonstrating that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases, especially used in the context of supply and demand curves in economics.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals for personal needs or wants.

Income

Earnings received by an individual or entity, typically in the form of wages, salaries, or various types of investments.