Question

Given below are two statements.
Statement I - In germline gene therapy, the healthy genes are introduced into germ cells like sperms, eggs and early embryo for the transmission of modified genetic information to the next generation.
Statement II - Somatic cell gene therapy is the only feasible option for the treatment of acquired disorders such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and thalassemia etc.
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Hint:

Statement I is correct; thalassemia is a hereditary disorder, so Statement II is incorrect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Gene therapy can be germline (sperm, egg, embryo) or somatic (body cells).

Step 2: Statement I
In germline therapy healthy genes are introduced into germ cells or early embryo, so the change passes to the next generation.
This statement is correct.

Step 3: Statement II
Thalassemia is a hereditary haemoglobin disorder and cannot be listed as an acquired disorder.
So this statement is incorrect.

Final Answer:
Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(C) }\text{Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.}} \]