Consider the following statements about gene therapy 1 Gene therapy is a collection of methods that ...........

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Consider the following statements about gene therapy:

1.Gene therapy is a collection of methods that allows correction of a gene defect that has been diagnosed in child/embryo only.

2.Correction of a genetic defect involves delivery of a normal gene into the individual or embryo to take over the function of and compensate for the non- functional gene

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Correct: Correction of a genetic defect in gene therapy involves delivering a normal gene into an individual or embryo to take over the function of and compensate for the non-functional gene.

Incorrect: Gene therapy is not limited to children or embryos only; it can be applied to individuals of any age.