In cystic fibrosis, liposomes-microscopic vesicles are sued which are coated with:
Correct answer: A. Healthy Gene
- A. Healthy Gene
- B. Chromosome
- C. Protein
- D. Carbohydrate
Explanation
This option is the correct answer. In cystic fibrosis, liposomes (microscopic vesicles) can be used as a delivery system for introducing a healthy gene into cells affected by the disease. This technique, known as gene therapy, aims to replace or supplement the faulty CFTR gene responsible for cystic fibrosis with a functional one.
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