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MrRa [10]
3 years ago
14

Why are viruses used in gene therapy?

Biology
2 answers:
Ugo [173]3 years ago
8 0
So certain viruses are often used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell. The viruses are modified so they can't cause disease when used in people.


Hope this helped :)
ELEN [110]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

certain viruses are used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell. the viruses are modified so they can't cause disease when used in people. some types of virus, such as retroviruses, integrate their genetic material (including the new gene) into a chromosome in the human cell.

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