NEET Zoology Gene Therapy Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Gene therapy can be used to treat genetic disorders by introducing a normal gene into the patient's cells.
Reason (R): Gene therapy is effective because it can correct the underlying genetic defect permanently.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Gene therapy involves introducing a normal gene into a patient's cells to treat genetic disorders. However, its effectiveness does not necessarily mean it permanently corrects the defect, as it might require repeated treatments.
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