Certain disorders, such as sickle cell anemia,

are linked to specific genes. Some scientists

would like to use gene therapy to cure such

disorders. Gene therapy involves replacing the

nonworking cells with cells that have been

genetically altered.

Which of these is a logical argument against gene therapy?

A

Changing one gene may lead to the formation of a new species.

B

Changing one gene may negatively affect other genes.

C

Drugs may already exist to cure these diseases, so there is no need for risky therapy.

D

Scientists may not be able to distinguish one gene from another.

what is the answer?

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Biology

Marilyn Prince

10 April, 02:10

Certain disorders, such as sickle cell anemia,

are linked to specific genes. Some scientists

would like to use gene therapy to cure such

disorders. Gene therapy involves replacing the

nonworking cells with cells that have been

genetically altered.

Which of these is a logical argument against gene therapy?

A

Changing one gene may lead to the formation of a new species.

B

Changing one gene may negatively affect other genes.

C

Drugs may already exist to cure these diseases, so there is no need for risky therapy.

D

Scientists may not be able to distinguish one gene from another.

what is the answer?

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Hannah · Answer 1

Certain disorders, such as sickle cell anemia, are linked to specific genes. Some scientists would like to use gene therapy to cure such disorders. Gene therapy involves replacing the nonworking cells with cells that have been genetically altered. Which of these is a logical argument against gene therapy?

Answer is option B. Changing one gene may negatively affect other genes.