Question

Explain how gene therapy is able to solve genetic diseases. Please take

your time explaining in detail a few of the the tools that are currently used
for this treatment. (5 marks)

Answer 1

Gene therapy is used to correct defective genes in order to cure a disease or help your body better fight disease. Researchers are investigating several ways to do this, including: Replacing mutated genes. Some cells become diseased because certain genes work incorrectly or no longer work at all