UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 45
With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
- Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Nanotechnology enables site-specific delivery of drugs and may aid gene therapy through nanoscale carriers for DNA or RNA.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Nanoparticle carriers can target drug delivery to specific tissues/cells.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Nanoscale carriers can transport therapeutic genetic material and improve delivery.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.