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The first genetic disorder treated by ge...

The first genetic disorder treated by gene replacement therapy is :

A

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

B

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

C

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

D

Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID)

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  • An example of gene therapy is :

    A
    production of injectable Hepatitis B vacine
    B
    production of vaccines in food crops like potatoes which can be eaten
    C
    production of testtube babies by artificial insemination and implantion of fertilized eggs
    D
    introduction of gene for adenosine deaminase in persons suffering from Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID).
  • The first genetic material could be :

    A
    Protein
    B
    Carbohydrates
    C
    DNA
    D
    RNA
  • Gene therapy involves:

    A
    introducing normal genes in cell
    B
    eliminating defective and useless genes
    C
    treating of defective genes with radiations
    D
    replacement of defective genes by normal ones
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