A patient asks the nurse to explain what is meant by "gene therapy." What is the nurse's best response?
a. Gene therapy can replace missing genes.
b. Gene therapy evaluates the parent's genes.
c. Gene therapy can change the sex of the fetus.
d. Gene therapy supports the regeneration of defective genes.
ANS: A
Gene therapy can replace missing or defective genes.
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