Explain how gene therapy works

What will be an ideal response?


Gene therapy involves the insertion of genes into the human genome that corrects a problem with a person's original genes. The idea is to use a vector such as a virus to insert new genetic material into the nucleus of cells involved with the genetic problem.

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____________________ soils are highly alkaline due to excessive lime content

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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How many planetary gearsets are there in an Allison 5-speed hydromechanical transmission?

A. two B. three C. four D. five

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