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  Vector. (n.d.). Human Genome Project. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/vector.

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• An agent, such as a virus or a small piece of DNA called a plasmid, that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell. See also cell, gene

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Vector. (n.d.). Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/vector.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Vector. www.genome.gov. Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms. National Human Genome Research Institute. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/vector (accessed: March 21, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Vector." Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms. National Human Genome Research Institute. 21 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/vector.

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