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    Statement: Researcher Jiankui's claim that he has

    changed the human fetal genes has proved to be true. Choose one of the following options A - statement is definitely true. B - The statement is probably true. C - Statement can not be determined. D - The statement is definitely false. A quote is given in this question, after which a statement has been given. Read the quotation carefully and determine the statement based on the quotation given. A Chinese researcher, Hei-Jianqui, from Southern University of Southern Science and Technology in Shenzhen, spread his sensation in an international world that he has made changes in the human fetal genes, and as a result, early twins in the beginning of this month Was born If this proved to be true, then this genes would be the first example of human offspring, with the specific desirable characteristics arising from the use of newly developed tools of "editing". According to the claim, in the case of newly born Chinese infants, genes have been edited in such a way that it is not affected by the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. The stir caused by the announcement is not only due to scientific leap, but the excitement is about serious ethical questions. Gene "Editing" capabilities are now present with hundreds of researchers and labs around the world. But in the case of China, the leading scientists of this area, including co-inventor Jennifer Daudna, of CrispR technology used to "edit" the genes have long "global breakdown" on 'diagnostic applications of technology in humans' As long as the internationally accepted protocols are not developed,
    A C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
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    Solution

    The correct answer is B

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