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2. The TP53 gene normally functions as a tumor suppressor by preventing abnormal cell growth but is ommonly found mutated in cancer cells, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth. You plan to use genetic ools to remove mutated TP53 from plasma cells. Answer the following questions. A) Which genetic tool is most appropriate for this application, gene therapy or gene editing? Explain why.

2. The TP53 gene normally functions as a tumor suppressor by preventing abnormal cell growth but is ommonly found mutated in cancer cells, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth. You plan to use genetic ools to remove mutated TP53 from plasma cells. Answer the following questions. A) Which genetic tool is most appropriate for this application, gene therapy or gene editing? Explain why.

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2. The TP53 gene normally functions as a tumor suppressor by preventing abnormal cell growth but is commonly found mutated in cancer cells, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth. You plan to use genetic tools to remove mutated TP53 from plasma cells. Answer the following questions. A) Which genetic tool is most appropriate for this application, gene therapy or gene editing? Explain why.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The TP53 gene normally functions as a tumor suppressor by preventing abnormal cell growth but is commonly found mutated in cancer cells, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth. You plan to use genetic tools to remove mutated TP53 from plasma cells. Answer the following questions. A) Which genetic tool is most appropriate for this application, gene therapy or gene editing? Explain why.
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