Question

Collection of methods used for correction of a gene defect responsible for a disease is called__________

• A. DNA fingerprinting
• B. genetic engineering
• C. gene therapy
• D. gene mapping

Answer 1

The correct option is C

gene therapy

Gene therapy is the collection of methods used for correction of a gene defect diagnosed in a child or an embryo. This therapy removes the defective copy of the gene and inserts the normal copy responsible for the correct functional protein.