MDCAT Biology MCQ #1211

What is a potential risk associated with the use of retroviral vectors in gene therapy?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1211

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is a potential risk associated with the use of retroviral vectors in gene therapy?

    • A) Insertional mutagenesis
    • B) Off-target effects
    • C) Reversion to virulence
    • D) Induction of autoimmune responses

    Answer: Insertional mutagenesis

    Explanation: Retroviral vectors can cause insertional mutagenesis by integrating into the host genome; This can disrupt gene function.