Which of the following was successfully used to treat a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)?
A) Insulin
B) Growth hormones
C) Gene therapy
D) Vaccines
E) Bt toxins

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Gene therapy has been successfully used to treat patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a genetic disorder that leaves individuals with a very weak immune system. By inserting a correct copy of the defective gene into the patient's cells, gene therapy can provide a functional immune system to those affected by SCID.

Which of the Following Was Successfully Used to Treat a Patient