UPSC CSE 2020 · PYQ · Biotechnology · medium
In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for
- A.genetic modification of sperm producing cells
- B.development of stem cells into functional embryos
- C.prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring✓ Correct
- D.fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
Pronuclear transfer is a mitochondrial replacement technique used to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial DNA diseases from mother to offspring.
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