This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why do viruses make good genetic vectors? What will be an ideal ... (Read 18 times)

yoroshambo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 21, 2018
Why do viruses make good genetic vectors?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain how gene therapy works.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jmfn03

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Viruses make good genetic vectors because they actually become part of an organism's DNA before the organism's immune system can overcome it. By removing the disease-causing genes from a virus, desired genetic material can be inserted. The virus then carries the new DNA into the cell nuclei of the animal that is to be genetically altered.

Answer to Question 2

Gene therapy involves the insertion of genes into the human genome that corrects a problem with a person's original genes. The idea is to use a vector such as a virus to insert new genetic material into the nucleus of cells involved with the genetic problem.


yoroshambo

  • Member
  • Posts: 566
Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Children make a fast adjustment to a new culture, although, as with these Hmong children in ... Children make a fast adjustment to a new culture, although, as with these Hmong children in ...
Each cell nucleus throughout the body contains the genes, DNA, and chromosomes that make up the ... Each cell nucleus throughout the body contains the genes, DNA, and chromosomes that make up the ...
Natural selection acts on genetic variation Natural selection acts on genetic variation
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A Carrots are a good source of vitamin A
Nuts are also a good source of dietary fibre Nuts are also a good source of dietary fibre
Nuts are also a good source of B group vitamins (including folate), and vitamin E Nuts are also a good source of B group vitamins (including folate), and vitamin E
Video: Definitions of stroke volume, preload definition & Factors influencing stroke volume

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library