Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 14, Problem 15RE
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The types of viruses which are used in gene therapy are to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

A retrovirus can be both types of RNA, that is, double-stranded and single-stranded. It injects its replicated form of genome inside the host DNA.

Gene therapy or human gene transfer is the therapeutic transfer of nucleic acids into the cells of a patient as a drug to cure diseases.

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biochemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biochemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Text book image
    Biochemistry
    Biochemistry
    ISBN:9781305961135
    Author:Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305961135
Author:Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biomolecules - Protein - Amino acids; Author: Tutorials Point (India) Ltd.;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySNVPDHJ0ek;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY