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Consider the following statements regarding biomarkers:

1. They are exclusively used for cancer diagnosis.

2. It can be measured in various biological samples, including blood, fluids, and tissues.

3. The recent Indian research identified metabolites specific to individual cancer types, enabling highly targeted treatments.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is

2 Only

Why in the News?

"Indian Researchers Identify Common Metabolites as Potential Universal Cancer Biomarkers”

Statement 1: incorrect

Biomarkers are not exclusively used for cancer diagnosis. They are used in diagnosing various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases.

Statement 2: correct

Biomarkers can be measured in various biological samples, including blood, fluids, and tissues. This makes them useful for non-invasive and minimally invasive diagnostic methods.

Statement 3: incorrect

Recent Indian research identified common metabolites across multiple cancer types rather than cancer-specific ones. This suggests the possibility of universal cancer biomarkers, which could improve early detection and treatment monitoring rather than enabling highly targeted therapies for specific cancers.

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