Q41.
. Which of the following statements with regard _ to genetic medicine is/are correct ? ils Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease. 2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine. ; 3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence. Select the answer using the code given below :
Answer
C
Explanation
Genetic medicines can replace, repair, silence or otherwise compensate for disease-causing genetic information. Delivery can use engineered viral vectors such as AAVs and non-viral systems such as lipid nanoparticles. They do not alter the entire DNA sequence of a person. Hence 1 and 2 only.