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ZOOLOGY

Which disease was the first to be treated using gene therapy?

Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency was the first disease to be treated using gene therapy. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

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BOTANY

Which chromosomal abnormality leads to Klinefelter’s syndrome?

Klinefelter’s syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome (47, XXY). This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Botany section), Chapter: Morphology and Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Topic: Plant structure and tissue systems.

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