"Introduction of a normal functional gene into cells, in order to replace defective or mutated gene'." is known as
A
Biosafety
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B
Biopiracy
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C
Biopatent
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D
Gene therapy
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Solution
The correct option is B Gene therapy Introduction of a normal functional gene into cells, in order to replace defective or mutated gene is known as gene therapy. It is also called as gene transfer. It is done to correct genetic disorders. Biosafety is the prevention of large-scale loss of biological integrity. Biopiracy is the practice of exploiting indigenous knowledge of nature, originating with indigenous peoples without compensation to the indigenous people. Biopatent is a patent granted by the government to the inventor of biological entities.