Gene therapy, which includes the correction of defective genes, is a significant part of the human genome project. Which of thes

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Gene therapy, which includes the correction of defective genes, is a significant part of the human genome project. Which of thes

e is an application of the technique?
A) A new protein, which can repair defective genes, is injected.
B) Mutated DNA sequences, which can pair with existing genes, are introduced.
C) The DNA sequences of the entire genomes of disease-causing microbes are compared.
D) A new gene, which codes for the protein that can repair defective genes, is introduced.

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klio [65] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-05T22:06:58+03:00

klio [65]4 years ago

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The answer is D I hope that helps you out!

Fed [463] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-05T20:51:24+03:00

"D: A new gene, which codes for the protein that can repair defective genes, is introduced."

Explanation: <span>Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. In the future, this technique may allow doctors to treat a disorder by inserting a gene into a patient’s cells instead of using drugs or surgery.</span>