Gene therapy has been used in attempts to treat
- A. broken bones
- B. malaria
- C. severe combined immune deficiency, SCID
- D. appendicitis
Explanation
By inserting a working copy of the defective gene into the patient's cells, gene therapy targets single gene disorders such as SCID. Injuries and infections are treated by other means.
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