Human Gene Therapy Involves

Question

Human gene therapy involves
A)correcting genetic disorders by modifying the genes that cause them.
B)using plasmids to carry genes that will break down a specific harmful gene in a patient.
C)inserting genes from other organisms into the human genome.
D)using PCR to produce large amounts of normal DNA that can be injected into a patient.

Accepted Answer

Human gene therapy involves correcting genetic disorders by modifying the genes that cause them. This can be done through various techniques such as inserting a normal copy of the gene to replace a faulty one or repairing a mutation in the existing gene. Plasmids can also be used as delivery vehicles for the corrected genes, but the ultimate goal is to correct the genetic disorder. Inserting genes from other organisms into the human genome is not a typical approach used in human gene therapy. Likewise, PCR is a technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences and is not typically used as a treatment for genetic disorders.