Question

    Consider the following Statements:

    1.  USA drug regulator recently approved the world's first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease and thalassemia.

    2.  Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder.

    3.  Hemoglobinis the molecule in red blood cells (RBCs) that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The United Kingdom’s drug regulator recently approved the world's first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. It is an inherited blood disorder. It is marked by flawed hemoglobin. Hemoglobinis the molecule in red blood cells (RBCs) that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body.

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