Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. What are some of the characteristics of gene therapy? Select all that apply

1. Insertion of a normal gene
2. Used to treat or prevent any disease
3. Used to treat a disorder using drugs or surgery
4. Insertion of a 47th artificial chromosome into the target cells
5. Insertion of the artificial chromosome would affect the function of the standard 46 chromosomes


1, 2, 4

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