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Retrovirus is used for gene therapy because -

A
They have sequences common to human genome
B
They integrate rapidly into human genome
C
Economically viable
D
Easy to perform in labs
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' they integrate rapidly into human gene In gene therapy vector is an agent required to transfer gene to an appropriate cell.Vectors used in gene therapy are of two types:Retrovirus belong to the vectors which integrate completely in the host chromosome.Other viruses used as vectors in gene therapy. Lenti virus - fully integrated Adeno virus - as episomes

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