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Which of the following best describes what happens in genetic therapy?

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The DNA sequence of the gene is edited using a guide DNA and Cas9. The DNA can be cut and deleted or new DNA can be inserted.


DNA is inserted into a virus and then put into a person. The virus "infects" the patient with the "good" DNA.


Healthy proteins are inserted into a patient since their DNA does not produce the right proteins.

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Answer: The DNA sequence of the gene is edited using a guide DNA and Cas9. The DNA can be cut and deleted or new DNA can be inserted.

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User Martin Ogden
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Answer:

Healthy proteins are inserted into a patient since their DNA does not produce the right proteins.

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Fedesilva
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