Question

With reference to the use of nano-technology 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. 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 Only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(c) Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology. Medical nanotechnology can largely contribute to genetic therapy and improvement. Diseases can be easily treated if approached at the genetic level. So instead of treating diseases based on the symptoms, nanotechnology will help medical practitioners treat the problem by looking at the root cause.