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Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of Using

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Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using a vector based on adeno-associated virus (AAV) rather than an adenovirus or a retrovirus?


A) The DNA of the AAV vectors integrates into specific location in the genome.
B) The virus is toxic to human cells.
C) It infects cells of the immune system, causing a strong immune response.
D) The immune system reacts very strongly to the AAV proteins.
E) The small genome can only tolerate an insert of 4.5kb.

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