NEET Zoology Gene Therapy MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about gene therapy is correct?
Gene therapy aims to correct genetic disorders by introducing functional genes.
Gene therapy is only applicable for curing infectious diseases.
Gene therapy requires the removal of all dysfunctional genes from an organism.
Gene therapy can only be performed on plants, not animals or humans.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Gene therapy is designed to correct genetic disorders by introducing functional genes, as illustrated by the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency. The other options misrepresent the scope and application of gene therapy.
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