Question

Q65) The term “Germline Editing” often seen in news is?

• A. a) Editing the DNA of egg and sperm or the embryo.
• B. b) Editing the human gut bacteria for eliminating harmful bacteria.
• C. c) Both A and B
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) Editing the DNA of egg and sperm or the embryo.

Answer 65: A

Explanation: “Germ line” refers to the egg and sperm, which combine to form an embryo. By editing the DNA of egg and sperm or the
embryo itself, it could be possible to correct disease genes and pass those genetic fixes on to future generations.