2021 Science & Technology - 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.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2