How are viruses used in gene therapy? a. to attack the immune system b. to carry new genes into cells c. to infect disease-causing bacteria d. to kill cancer cells that have &qu…

Question

How are viruses used in gene therapy?

a. to attack the immune system
b. to carry new genes into cells
c. to infect disease-causing bacteria
d. to kill cancer cells that have "suic*de genes"

Answer 1

Answer: B. certain viruses are used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell. the viruses are modified so they can't cause diseases when used in people.