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Yes, viruses can pick up and carry genes from their host cells through a process known as transduction, particularly in bacteriophages. When a virus infects a host, it may inadvertently incorporate bits of the host's DNA into its own genome. This can lead to genetic transfer between different organisms, potentially influencing the evolution of the host or contributing to genetic diversity. This phenomenon is particularly significant in horizontal gene transfer among bacteria.
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In gene therapy how are the genes inserted?
Working genes have been inserted into defective cells during gene therapy by first isolating a copy of the gene. Next, the working genes are planted onto a cold virus and as the cold virus infects cells, it also begins producing functional CF protein. Since the cells are "cured", they are able to transport chloride ions across their plasma membranes.
Why are viruses used in gene theropy?
viruses are used in gene therapy because they can introduct genes into host cels.Viruses are manipuölated to carry genes that will be introducted to defected cell.Viruses dont carry genes that can brign to illnes or that can kill cells.
What is the difference between the white and red blood cells?
red blood cells carry oxygen white blood cells attacks virus
Is a virus made up of a cell or cells?
No, a virus is not made up of cells. It is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
What two processes are directed by viral genes that are activated inside the host cell?
Replication and assembly of new viral particles are processes directed by viral genes that are activated inside the host cell. The viral genes hijack the host cell machinery to produce more virus particles and assemble them before releasing them to infect other cells.
What are the viral genes for?
Viral genes encode proteins and enzymes that are necessary for the virus to infect host cells, replicate its genetic material, and produce new virus particles. These genes also help the virus evade the host immune response and manipulate host cell functions to favor virus replication.
How millions of T4 lymphocytes get infected with the virus if only 1 gets into the body?
The Strand of genes is inserted into the cells DNA. This causes the cells to replicate the virus
In gene therapy how are the genes inserted?
Working genes have been inserted into defective cells during gene therapy by first isolating a copy of the gene. Next, the working genes are planted onto a cold virus and as the cold virus infects cells, it also begins producing functional CF protein. Since the cells are "cured", they are able to transport chloride ions across their plasma membranes.
Why are viruses used in gene theropy?
viruses are used in gene therapy because they can introduct genes into host cels.Viruses are manipuölated to carry genes that will be introducted to defected cell.Viruses dont carry genes that can brign to illnes or that can kill cells.
What is the difference between the white and red blood cells?
red blood cells carry oxygen white blood cells attacks virus
How does gene therapy works?
Gene therapy is the addition of new genes to a patient's cells to replace missing or malfunctioning genes. Researchers typically do this using a virus to carry the genetic cargo into cells, because that's what viruses evolved to do with their own genetic material.
How many genes are found inside a human influenza virus?
eight genes are present in h1n1 virus
Which description of a virus is correct?
A virus has no cell structure, but it has genes :)
Can a virus have cells?
No, a virus cannot have cells.
Enclosing normal hereditary material in a virus and allowing it to move into cells to replace defective hereditary material in the treatment of genetic disorders is a form of?
Enclosing normal hereditary material in a virus and allowing it to move into cells to replace defective hereditary material in the treatment of genetic disorder is a form of gene therapy. A cell in which a virus multiplies itself in a host.
A virus contains a set of plans for living cells?
A virus contains genetic material (DNA or RNA) encased in a protein coat. This genetic material allows the virus to replicate inside living cells by hijacking the cell's machinery. Viruses cannot live or carry out functions on their own, but they can infect living cells and use them to reproduce.
Why is cold virus different from chickenpox?
because the cold virus changes it's so called genes and appearance every year or so and you're white blood cells do not recognise the cold virus. hence why you get the cold almost every year, sometimes more
