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Biotechnology — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology3 Marks
Question
What are the different ways in which gene therapy is used?
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Answer

Gene therapy is being used as follows:
  1. Replacement of missing or defective genes.
  2. Delivery of genes that speed the destruction of cancer cells.
  3. Supply of genes that cause cancer cells to revert back to normal cells.
  4. Delivery of bacterial or viral genes as a form of vaccination.
  5. Delivery of DNA to antigen expression and generation of immune response.
  6. Supply of gene for impairing viral replication.
  7. Provide genes that promote or impede the growth of new tissue.
  8. Deliver genes that stimulate the healing of damaged tissue.

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