Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2021 • Q.66
General Science (Mitochondrial genetics)
In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements :
1
Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg.
2
A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father.
Syllabus Connection
General Science. (Prelims)
NCERT Connection
Ch.9: Heredity and Evolution
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