Which of the following technique is used to cure a disease by correcting defective genes?

Gene mapping

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Natural therapy

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Gene therapy

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Radiation therapy

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Solution

The correct option is C
Gene therapy

Gene therapy is the method of curing the diseases, either by correcting the defective gene or by removing the defective genes and by replacing it with a normal functional gene. Haemophilia, blindness, cancer are few examples of diseases that are treated with gene therapy.

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