Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct? 1. 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:

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic med - MCQ (English)

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Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?

Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Genetic medicine is meant to correct, replace, silence, or compensate for faulty genes involved in disease. Delivery systems such as engineered viral vectors and lipid nanoparticles are commonly used carriers. Statement 3 is rejected because these therapies do not alter the entire DNA sequence.