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How are viruses used in gene therapy? a. to attack the immune system b. to carry new genes into cells c. to infect disease-causing bacteria d. to kill cancer cells that have "suic*de genes"
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How are viruses used in gene therapy?

a. to attack the immune system
b. to carry new genes into cells
c. to infect disease-causing bacteria
d. to kill cancer cells that have "suic*de genes"

User Adnan Amjad
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Answer: B. certain viruses are used as vectors because they can deliver the new gene by infecting the cell. the viruses are modified so they can't cause diseases when used in people.

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