Question #6426550Single Choice

Biology

Question

A team of scientists is testing a new gene-editing technique to correct a mutation causing a genetic disease. The results are shown in the table below:

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Which trial demonstrates the best balance between efficiency and safety, and why?

Options

A
    Trial 1: High editing success with moderate off-target effects.
B
    Trial 2: Highest editing success despite high off-target effects.
C
    Trial 3: Lowest off-target effects despite lower editing success.
D
    None: All trials need further optimization.

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