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CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q16
Assertion (A): Functional ADA cDNA genes must be inserted in the lymphocytes at the early embryonic stage in gene therapy for ADA deficiency. Reason…
Assertion (A) : Functional ADA cDNA genes must be inserted in the lymphocytes at the early embryonic stage in gene therapy for ADA deficiency.
Reason (R) : Cells in the embryonic stage are immortal, differentiated and easy to manipulate.
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(C)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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