Inserting bone marrow cells into an individual who produces abnormal erythrocytes is an example of what therapy?

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Somatic cell therapy involves the transfer of normal cells into an affected individual to correct a genetic defect or treat a disease. In this scenario, bone marrow cells are being inserted to produce normal erythrocytes and alleviate the symptoms of a genetic disorder related to abnormal erythrocytes. Germ cell therapy involves altering the genetic material of sperm or egg cells, while genetic engineering therapy and recombinant DNA therapy involve altering the genetic material directly.

Inserting Bone Marrow Cells into an Individual Who Produces Abnormal