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The use of genes for correcting genetic disorders is called?
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Answered 2012-12-16 00:41:15
Gene therapy. In most gene therapy studies a 'normal' gene is inserted into the genome to replace an 'abnormal' disease-causing gene. A carrier molecule called a vector must be used to deliver the therapeutic gene to the patient's target Cells.
Currently the most common vector is a virus that has been genetically altered to carry normal human Dna. Viruses have evolved a way of encapsulating and delivering their genes to human Cells in a potentially pathogenic manner. Scientists have tried to take advantage of this capability by manipulating the virus genome to remove disease-causing genes and insert therapeutic genes.
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Are genetic disorders contagious or caused by germs?
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What are genetic disorders that involve more than one defective gene?
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What causes a genetic disorder?
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Do you choose to have disorders?
No that is passed through something called Genes.
Can your genes be altered?
Yes, they can. That is called genetic engineering.
Can all genetic diseases be identified in a karyotype?
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The process by which genes segregate independantly is called?
genetic recombination
What is it called when humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms?
Genetic engineering
What are coiled strands genetic material called?
genes or dna
What is genetics disorders?
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What are the bundles of genes called?
"bundles" of genetic material in a cell's nucleus are called chromosomes.
When humans manipulate the genes of microotganisms the process is called?
Genetic Engineering!!!
What isa genetic disorder?
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