The practice of introducing functional gene copies into an individual with two nonfunctional copies is known as:
A) Gene cloning
B) Gene therapy
C) Gene diagnostics
D) Southern blotting
E) None of these

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The practice of introducing functional genes into an individual with genetic disorders caused by nonfunctional genes is called gene therapy. This treatment can involve adding a functional copy of the gene or replacing the nonfunctional gene with a functional copy. Gene cloning is a process used to create multiple copies of a specific DNA segment, while gene diagnostics involves identifying genetic variations or abnormalities in individuals. Southern blotting is a laboratory technique used to identify specific DNA sequences. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Gene therapy.

The Practice of Introducing Functional Gene Copies into an Individual