Question

TPA gene is used for ______ in gene therapy.

• A. wound healing
• B. treating haemophiliacs
• C. treating pituitary dwarfism
• D. reversing blood clots

Hint:

TPA is widely used in treatment of heart attacks caused by clot formation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding TPA gene.
TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) helps dissolve blood clots by converting plasminogen into plasmin.
Step 2: Medical application.
In gene therapy and biotechnology, the TPA gene is used to produce proteins that dissolve clots in blocked blood vessels.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (D) reversing blood clots.