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Applications of Biotechnology. — Bio Zoology STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12Bio ZoologyApplications of Biotechnology.2 Marks
Question
Differentiate between Gene augmentation therapy and gene inhibition therapy.
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Answer

Gene augmentation therapy which involves insertion of DNA into the genome to replace the missing gene product and Gene inhibition therapy which involves insertion of the anti sense gene which inhibits the expression of the dominant gene.

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