What is the purpose of gene therapy?

What is the purpose of gene therapy?
  1. To cure cancer
  2. To treat a genetic disease
  3. To develop vaccines
  4. To perform surgical procedures

Solution

The purpose of gene therapy is to treat a genetic disease by inserting normal genes into a person’s cells and tissues to take over the function of the non-functional gene.

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