Question

Recombinant DNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following has not yet been attempted or achieved

• A. Genetic testing for carriers of harmful alleles
• B. Prenatal identification of genetic disease genes
• C. Introduction of genetically engineered genes into human germs cells
• D. Production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism

Answer 1

The correct option is C Introduction of genetically engineered genes into human germs cells

There has been an advancement in recombinant DNA technology to include various processes for our benefit. For example, it has resulted in the production of artificial growth hormone, insulin etc from bacteria. Also, now it is possible to determine chromosomal disorder and identifying harmful genes by using DNA recombinant technology. Though this technology has not been successfully used yet to introduce genetically engineered genes into human germ cells. Research is still going on for this purpose.

So, the correct option is 'Introduction of genetically engineered genes into human germs cells'.