Question

Which of the following aims to correct defects in reproductive cells?

• A. DNA fingerprinting
• B. Somatic cell therapy
• C. Germline therapy
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Germline 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 a functional gene. When there is an error or defect in the germ cells or the reproductive cells, the therapy is known as the germline therapy. The defect is corrected in all the cells because the germ cell will form all the body cells.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.