A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. Maternal inheritance of mitochondria is also true.
- B
2 only
2 only. Mitochondrial replacement can be done around IVF.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. MRT can be used with IVF; a child inherits mitochondrial DNA from the mother.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Both hold.
Summary. Official key is (c) both. Mitochondrial disease is transmitted through the egg. Replacement therapy (three-person IVF and related methods) can be applied in the IVF window to break that line.
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