Which of the following diseases CANNOT be cured by gene therapy?
Correct answer: B. Tuberculosis
- A. SCID
- B. Tuberculosis
- C. Cystic fibrosis
- D. Cancer
Explanation
Gene therapy is a medical field which focuses on the genetic modification of cells to produce a therapeutic effect or the treatment of disease by repairing or reconstructing defective genetic material. Gene therapy provides treatment for cystic fibrosis, scid and cancer. But it does not treat tuberculosis.
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