Gene therapy is an attempt to correct a Genetic defect by providing a normal gene into the individual. By this the function can be restored. An alternate method would be to provide gene product known as enzyme replacement therapy, which would also restore the function. Which in your opinion is a better option? Give reasons for your answer.

These questions consists of two statements each printed as Assertion and Reason. Choose any one of the following response to answer these questions. Both Assertion and Reasort are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion . Assertion is true but Reason is false Both Assertion and Reason are false: Assertion: In gene therapy, normal gene istransferred into person’s cellsthat carries mutant alleles by using a vector J2 Reason : When normal gene is expressed, it results in a functional gene & product which produces a normal phe- 2 notype.