Question 22 of 28intermediate💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark

In gene augmentation therapy, genetic material is ____.

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Explanation

Option (A) is correct. The text defines Gene augmentation therapy as the 'Addition of functional gene to the genome'. The context further explains that the 'introduction of one or more genes' results in the genome being modified. Therefore, in gene augmentation therapy, genetic material is modified by the addition of a functional gene. Option (B) is incorrect because 'Replacing' the non-functional gene is the definition of Gene targeting therapy. Option (C) is incorrect because 'Suppressed' (blocked expression) refers to Gene inhibition therapy.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the definition of Gene augmentation therapy from the text: 'Addition of functional gene to the genome'.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the options based on the text. The text links 'introduction of one or more genes' to the genome being 'modified'.

  3. Step 3: Eliminate other options using the text. 'Replaced' is linked to 'Gene targeting therapy' and 'Suppressed' is linked to 'Gene inhibition therapy'.

  4. Step 4: Conclude that adding a gene modifies the genetic material, making 'modified' the correct option.