Question

In gene therapy, functional gene is inserted into target cell primarily for

• A. Replacing non-functional gene
• B. Making desired amount of protein
• C. Stopping complete expression of gene
• D. Suppressing non-expressible gene

Answer 1

The correct option is B Making desired amount of protein

Gene therapy is the medical procedure which is used to rectify the genetic problem arising due to the faulty gene which is either non-functional in nature or produces the enzyme in very minimal quantity. In the process of gene therapy a functional gene is inserted so that it produces the required amount of protein for normal body functioning.