Question

In which of the following gene therapy, the genes are transferred into any cell other than a gamete, germ cell, gametocyte or undifferentiated stem cell?

• A. Germline therapy
• B. Somatic therapy
• C. Vector gene therapy
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Somatic therapy

The medical technique used for the treatment of genetic and congenital diseases is known as gene therapy. With the help of this technique, the non-functional gene responsible for a particular defect can be replaced by the functional gene. Somatic cell gene therapy is a cell therapy in which genes are modified in the somatic cell. This gene gets incorporated and remains in the somatic cells only. The cells of the particular organ get modified.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.