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Answers to the Questions from Chapter 9 Genetics: Applications of Genetics

Chapter 9: Applications of Genetics 2 marks: 1.      What is genetic counseling? Ans :         i.             Genetic counseling is the process of hwlping people to understand and cope up with the medical, psychological and familial implications of the genetic diseases.      ii.             It is of two types: a.      Prospective counseling b.      Retrospective counseling 2.      What is genetic engineering? Ans:         i.             Manipulation in the genetic make-up of an organism is called as genetic engineering.      ii.             The organism i...