Asked by Anthony Comba on May 04, 2024
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A cancer patient's cells are removed and a new gene is introduced into the cells during growth in cell culture. The cells are then reintroduced into the patient and the inserted gene directs the destruction of the cancer cells. This is an example of ____.
A) gene therapy
B) cloning
C) DNA profiling
D) DNA fingerprinting
E) cell replacement therapy
Cancer Patient
An individual diagnosed with cancer, undergoing or having undergone medical treatment for the disease.
Gene Therapy
A medical treatment involving the alteration of an individual's genes to prevent or treat disease.
Cell Culture
The process of growing cells under controlled conditions, typically outside of their natural environment, used in research and biotechnology.
- Determine the roles and impacts of gene therapy in the management of genetic diseases.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the roles and impacts of gene therapy in the management of genetic diseases.
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