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Question 14 • CA-Integrated Science 8 B

Which procedure is an attempt to correct a genetic disorder by replacing a mutated gene with a normal allele?

Answer
A
selective breeding
B
cloning
C
artificial selection
D
gene therapy

Explanation

Gene therapy aims to treat a genetic disorder by adding or replacing genetic material, such as substituting a normal allele for a mutated gene. Selective breeding and artificial selection choose organisms with desired traits, while cloning makes genetic copies; neither directly corrects a mutated gene in a patient.

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