Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 5TYU

DNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present?

(A) production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism

(B) analysis of gene expression for more informed cancer treatments

(c) gene editing by the CRISPR-Cas9 system in viable human embryos to correct genetic diseases

(D) prenatal identification of genetic disease alleles

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