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Patho Midterm Chapter 1: Cellular Biology 1. Which statement best describes the cellular function of metabolic absorption? Ans: Cells can take in and use nutrients. 2. Most of a cell’s genetic i nformation, including RNA and DNA, is contained in the: Ans: Nucleolus 3. Which component of the cell produces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by using oxygen to remove hydrogen atoms from specific substrates in an oxidative reaction? Ans: Peroxisomes 4. Which cell component is capable of cellular autodigesti...

Chapter 4: Genes and Genetic Diseases MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Inserting bone marrow cells into an individual who produces abnormal erythrocytes is an example of what type of therapy? a. Somatic cell c. Genetic engineering b. Germ cell d. Recombinant DNA A Gene therapy can be applied in two ways. The less controversial approach is somatic cell therapy, which consists of inserting normal genes into the cells of an individual who has a genetic disease. In this approach, a particular tissue, such a...