Question

Fearing that the child to be born may have a genetic disorder, a couple goes to a doctor. Which one of the following techniques is likely to be suggested by the doctor to cure the genetic disorder?

• A. Hybridoma technology
• B. Gene therapy
• C. rDNA technology
• D. Embryo transfer

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gene therapy

• Gene therapy is a method that uses genes to treat or prevent disease. This technique involves the introduction of normal genes into cells.
• This helps in replacing the function of the missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
• Whenever the parents have a query that the child may suffer from any type of genetic disorder, the doctors conduct tests to identify the type of disorder.
• The disorder can be treated using gene therapy.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.