DNA Technology Has Many Medical Applications

question 41

Multiple Choice

DNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present?

• A) production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism
• B) analysis of gene expression for more informed cancer treatments
• C) gene editing by the CRISPR-Cas9 system in viable human embryos to correct genetic diseases
• D) prenatal identification of genetic disease alleles

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