1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
DENIUS [597]
3 years ago
11

What can gene therapies potentially do to treat cystic fibrosis?

Biology
1 answer:
Lera25 [3.4K]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The correct answer is B make cells produce a functional CFTR protein.

Explanation:

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that is caused due to the mutation in the transmembrane protein known as cystic fibrosis trans membrane conductance regulator or CFTR. Cystic fibrosis trans membrane regulator proteins helps in the formation of thin mucus and due to the mutation in CFTR the mucus becomes thick.The disease cystic fibrosis basically affect the respiratory system.

 If gene therapy is used to treat cystic fibrosis then it can replace the mutated CFTR gene with a functional one so that the cell containing CFTR gene can produce functional CFTR protein.

 

You might be interested in
Which reason provides the best explanation of why a bar graph was selected to show the data in the table?
S_A_V [24]
Hey there,

Your question states: <span>Which reason provides the best explanation of why a bar graph was selected to show the data in the table? 
1. Bar graphs are used to compare separate items.
2.Bar graphs are used when data are continuous.
3. Bar graphs are not good for categorical data.
4. Bar graphs are the easiest to construct and to read.

Your correct answer would be (</span><span>Bar graphs are used to compare separate items.)

When you see a (bar graph), you would see the different details in each bar. They show you different rating or uses of each subject. 

(There would be a attachment below to show you)

Hope this helps.
~Jurgen</span>

6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What is a control group? Give an example.
Nady [450]
A control group is a group that does studies or Experiments that does not receive treatment by researchers and is then used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do. Ex: Experimenting Arizonas and water together.
8 0
3 years ago
What do you know about earthquakes?
sashaice [31]
An earthquake is the sudden release of energy from the crust of the Earth, that results in a seismic wave. Using a seismograph, the interior of the Earth is mapped, finding the epicenter (origin) and magnitude (strength) of the quake.
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
In 1809, Lamarck developed one of the first theories of evolution called the
Sliva [168]
Lamarck's theory of evaluation is known as the zoological philosophy, or the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
When a _____ is inherited from either parent, the offspring will inherit the genetic characteristic.?
vitfil [10]
I'm thinking dominate gene
3 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • The native range of a species includes all areas in ahich it lives
    10·2 answers
  • 10. In which reaction is energy being released? *
    15·1 answer
  • What two concerns most likely led scientists to develop an omega-3 pig?
    5·1 answer
  • What is the storage and quick-energy forms of carbohydrates found in animals?
    6·2 answers
  • which is important is most similar to the evidence that during used to support his idea of natural selection​
    9·1 answer
  • Which is the most likely outcome of an increased climate temperature?
    6·1 answer
  • Minerals:
    15·1 answer
  • Why is semen alkaline and high in fructose?
    5·1 answer
  • Please help me with this
    9·1 answer
  • Why do sex cells only need half the number of chromosomes compared to other cells in a organism?
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!