India Exam Junction
21. The terms 'three parent baby' and 'Spindle transfer' often heard in news are related to:
Mitochondrial donation
Haemophilia
Same sex marriage
Adoption and foster care
Correct Answer :
Mitochondrial donation
Solution
The terms "three parent baby" and "spindle transfer" are associated with mitochondrial donation, a medical technique designed to prevent mitochondrial diseases. This involves transferring healthy mitochondria from a donor's egg into the mother's egg or embryo.