Gene therapy is an integral part of genome projects. It includes the correction of abnormal genes responsible for diseases. Which of these is an application of gene therapy?
A)
The removal of cells with abnormal genes from the body by surgical methods.
B)
Designing drugs to inhibit the function of a protein coded by an abnormal gene.
C)
The introduction of a new gene that can bind with the abnormal gene to inhibit its action.
D)
The inhibition of all the genes associated with the abnormal gene to regulate their actions.
C right??? @Abhisar @Abhisar

Question

Gene therapy is an integral part of genome projects. It includes the correction of abnormal genes responsible for diseases. Which of these is an application of gene therapy?
A)
The removal of cells with abnormal genes from the body by surgical methods.	
B)
Designing drugs to inhibit the function of a protein coded by an abnormal gene.	
C)
The introduction of a new gene that can bind with the abnormal gene to inhibit its action.	
D)
The inhibition of all the genes associated with the abnormal gene to regulate their actions.
C right??? @Abhisar @Abhisar

saylilbaby · Answer

@Abhisar @Abhisar @Abhisar

saylilbaby · Answer

@Directrix

directrix · Answer

The concept of transferring genes to tissues for clinical applications has been discussed for nearly half a century, but our ability to manipulate genetic material via recombinant DNA technology has brought this goal to reality. While originally conceived as a way to treat life-threatening disorders (inborn errors, cancers) refractory to conventional treatment, gene therapy now is considered for many non-life-threatening conditions, including those adversely affecting a patient's quality of life. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18337227

directrix · Answer

I can't say for sure but the above info "sounds" as if your choice of option C is correct.

@Saylilbaby

abhisar · Answer

Yes, that's correct. Gene therapy to be simply stated is treatment by changing genes.

directrix · Answer

How is gene therapy done? To get a new gene into a cell's genome, it must be carried in a molecule called a vector. The most common vectors currently being used are viruses, which naturally invade cells and insert their genetic material into that cell's genome. To use a virus as a vector, the virus' own genes are removed and replaced with the new gene destined for the cell. When the virus attacks the cell, it will insert the genetic material it carries. A successful transfer will result in the target cell now carrying the new gene that will correct the problem caused by the faulty gene. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/sr-sr/tech/biotech/about-apropos/gen_therap-eng.php