In gene therapy for SCID, the functional gene is inserted into

  1. the patient's T-lymphocytes or bone marrow stem cells using a viral vector
  2. gametes
  3. red blood cells
  4. liver cells only
Answer

A) the patient's T-lymphocytes or bone marrow stem cells using a viral vector

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