Human gene therapy involves
A) introducing a functioning copy of the defective gene into the patient.
B) using plasmids to carry genes that will break down a specific harmful gene in a patient.
C) inserting genes from other organisms into the human genome.
D) using PCR to produce large amounts of normal DNA that can be injected into a patient.

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Human gene therapy involves introducing a functioning copy of the defective gene into the patient. This allows the patient's body to produce the proper protein or enzyme. This is a common approach in treating genetic disorders.

B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of human gene therapy. While plasmids, inserting genes from other organisms, and PCR are all tools used in genetic research, they are not the primary methods of human gene therapy.

Human Gene Therapy Involves