When using gene therapy to treat an hereditary disease, the idea is to: A. Introduce the correct gene into the patient's DNA

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When using gene therapy to treat an hereditary disease, the idea is to:

A. Introduce the correct gene into the patient's DNA

B. Inject the patient with a specific protein to cure the disease.

C. Blood transfusions from healthy individuals.

D. ntroduce mRNA molecules with the correct genetic information to the patient.

E. Introduce a virus to the patient that will specifically destroy mutated cells.

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