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There are two main methods used for gene therapy i.e:

Correct answer: A. Ex - vivo and in vivo

  • A. Ex - vivo and in vivo
  • B. Ex vivo - Ex vitro
  • C. Ex - vivo and in vitro
  • D. In vitro - Ex vitro

Explanation

In ex-vivo method cells or tissurs are taken out of the body and after insersion of normal genes they are implanted in the body. However, in in-vivo method gene/genes is/are inserted into the cells or at their original site in the body.

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