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UPSC 2020 · Q37 · Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Genetics · Save

In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, “Pronuclear Transfer” is used for

(a) fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
(b) genetic modification of sperm producing cells
(c) development of stem cells into functional embryos
(d) prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
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Answer: (d) prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
UPSC 2020 · Q44 · Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Genetics · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.
  2. A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.
  3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3