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Gene therapy has ben successful in curing genetic diseases in laboratory animals through

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exposure to X - ray to rectify the defective gene

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replacing the defective gene with a functional gene

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oral delivery of genes

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use of therapeutic medicines to rectify the defective genes

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ARIHANT NEET-BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS -CHAPTER EXERCISES ((C ) MEDICAL ENTRANCES GALLERY )
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  6. Cry ' gene is obtained from:

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  7. The inactive protoxin is activated in the gut of the insect by :

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  8. In India, research in genetic modification of organisms and safety is...

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  9. Which is correct regarding genetically engineered insulin using E.coli...

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  10. Ernest chain and Howared Florey's contribution was

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  11. Insect pest resistant Bt-cotton plant was developed using:

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  12. The strategy used to prevent the nematode infection in the roots of to...

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  13. Name the nematode which infects the roots of tobacco plants

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  14. A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night...

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  15. Match the following Columns. {:(,"Column I",,,"Column II"), (A.,...

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  16. RNA interference which is employed in making tobacco plant resistant t...

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  17. ADA deficiency results in

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  18. Select the correct option for the given statements I, II and III. ...

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  19. Bt-cotton is resistant to:

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