Which statements describe gene therapy? Check all that apply.

Question

It cures all cases of cystic fibrosis.
It involves the modification of DNA.
It is easy to apply to all cells affected by the disorder.
It attempts to replace a mutated gene with normal DNA.
It does not always cure patients who use it.

Answer 1

The statements that accurately describe gene therapy are:

• It involves the modification of DNA.
• It attempts to replace a mutated gene with normal DNA.
• It does not always cure patients who use it.

The other statements are not accurate because gene therapy does not cure all cases of cystic fibrosis and it is not easy to apply to all cells affected by the disorder.