What is 3-parent-baby- IVF technique ? - Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements related to "3-parent-baby" ?
1. Developing baby inherits its mitochondria from the mother - from her egg cell which contains mitochondria. If mother has defective DNA for mitochondria, baby will suffer heart-liver-brain damage.
2. In that case healthy DNA code from another female is inserted into her egg
3. Mitochondria are often referred to as cellular powerhouses.
4. Recently Britain became first country to allow a "three-parent" IVF technique which doctors say will prevent some inherited incurable diseases but which critics see as a step towards creating designer babies.
Which of the above statements are true?- Published on 30 Mar 15a. 1,3,4
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3
d. All the above
ANSWER: All the above
