One of the Problems That Limits the Use of Gene

question 23

Multiple Choice

One of the problems that limits the use of gene therapy is

• A) the finding of suitable donors.
• B) some patients are allergic to the bacterial DNA used.
• C) mutation of the patient's genes caused by the therapy.
• D) detrimental side effects from the inserted genes.
• E) all of the above are problems with gene therapy.

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Definitions:

Salivated

The secretion of saliva from the salivary glands, usually in response to the presence or anticipation of food.

Polyandrous

A mating system where a female has multiple male partners.

Females

The sex of an organism, or part of a population, which produces non-mobile ova (egg cells) and can typically bear offspring.