Gene therapy requires ________.
A) knowledge and availability of the normal allele of the defective gene
B) the ability to introduce the normal allele into the patient
C) the ability to express the introduced gene at the correct level, time, and tissue site within the patient
D) knowledge and availability of the normal allele of the defective gene and the ability to introduce the allele into the patient
E) knowledge and availability of the normal allele of the defective gene, an ability to introduce the normal allele into the patient, and an ability to express the introduced gene at the correct level, and time, and tissue site within the patient

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Gene therapy requires all of the options listed in the question. Knowledge and availability of the normal allele of the defective gene is necessary to identify the specific gene to be targeted. The ability to introduce the normal allele into the patient is essential to correct the defective gene. Finally, the ability to express the introduced gene at the correct level, time, and tissue site within the patient is necessary to ensure that the therapy is effective and does not cause harmful side effects. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Gene Therapy Requires ________