To create a viral vector for delivery of genes into mammalian cells, the virus must be engineered to
A) remove all viral genes, replacing them with the mammalian genes to be delivered.
B) remove viral genes involved with virus replication and add mammalian genes to be delivered.
C) remove the viral genome and coat proteins and replace them with recombinant plasmids carrying the mammalian genes to be delivered.
D) remove viral coat proteins.

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Removing viral genes involved with virus replication allows for the virus to still infect cells and deliver the desired mammalian genes, while minimizing the risk of the virus replicating and causing harm.

To Create a Viral Vector for Delivery of Genes into Mammalian