____________ is the collection of methods used for correction of a gene defect diagnosed in a child or an embryo.

Gene therapy

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Gene mapping

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Genetic engineering

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Cloning

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Gene therapy
Gene therapy is a treatment that involves the introduction of a normal copy of one or more genes into a patient to replace defective gene(s) responsible for the patient's disease. The goal of gene therapy is to cure a genetic disease by repairing/replacing the damaged gene responsible for the disease.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

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

Which of the following technique is used to cure a disease by correcting defective genes?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program