Evaluate the following statements and choose the correct option:
I: Gene therapy involves the introduction of a functional gene into the cells of an individual to treat genetic disorders.
II: RNA interference (RNAi) is a technique used to silence specific genes by degrading their structural genes located on template DNA.
III: Transgenic organisms are those that have been genetically modified to express desirable traits.
1. I and II are correct. 
2. II and III are correct. 
3. I and III are correct. 
4. All statements are correct.
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Gene therapy is a method of treating a disorder but cannot cure it.
Reason (R): Cells are drawn from a patient and the functional gene is introduced into these cells and transferred back to the patient.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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Consider the given two statements: 

Assertion (A): Gene therapy for ADA deficiency can provide a permanent cure. 
Reason (R): Inserting a functional ADA gene into a patient's circulating lymphocytes cells enables the production of the enzyme for entire life of the patient. 
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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The site of production of ADA in the body is-
1. Bone marrow
2. Blood plasma
3. Lymphocytes
4. Monocytes
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