Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

Gene therapy to treat Leber congenital amaurosis has recently shown some promise in revitalizing the gene therapy field.This is due in large part to injecting adeno- associated virus loaded with RPE65 just under the retina.What does the product of gene RPE65 do?


A)metabolizes retinal
B)metabolizes cone cell waste
C)metabolizes retinol
D)metabolizes rod cell waste

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