Which of the following statements about gene therapy are correct?
P. Affected individuals, but not their progeny, can be cured through germline gene therapy.
Q. Affected individuals, as well as their progeny, can be cured through germline gene therapy.
R. Affected individuals, but not their progeny, can be cured through somatic gene therapy.
S. Affected individuals, as well as their progeny, can be cured through somatic gene therapy.
A. P and R only
B. P and S only
C. Q and R only
D. Q and S only
Answer: Option C
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Expression of hundreds of different genes in DNA microarray technology is monitored by using
A. Radioactive probe
B. Visible chromogenic probe
C. UV absorbing probe
D. Fluorescent probe
A. Transcriptionally controlled
B. Post-transcriptionally controlled
C. Translationally controlled
D. Post-translationally controlled
Which one of the following techniques/tools is not used for inserting a foreign gene into a cell?
A. DNA microarray
B. Electroporation
C. Gene gun
D. Microinjection
A. Polymerase chain reaction
B. DNA microarray
C. Northern hybridization
D. Southern hybridization
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