With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology 2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy Select the correct answer

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Q: 73 (IAS/2015)
With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

question_subject: 

Ecology

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,136,29,11,15,136,3

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{'nanotechnology': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'gene therapy': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'targeted drug delivery': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'health sector': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology: Nanotechnology enables the development of nanoparticles that can be used to deliver drugs directly to specific cells or tissues in the body. These nanoparticles can be engineered to release the drug at the desired location, increasing the effectiveness and reducing side effects.

2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy: Nanotechnology plays a significant role in gene therapy by providing tools for delivering therapeutic genes to target cells. Nanoparticles can be used to safely and efficiently deliver genetic material into cells, allowing for the treatment of genetic disorders or modulation of gene expression.

Therefore, both statements are correct.