Biotechnology and its Applications
- Which one of the following vectors is used to replace the defective gene in gene therapy?
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Adenovirus is non-enveloped dsDNA virus which cause respiratory diseases. Adenovirus is used as a vehicle to administer targeted therapy in the form of recombinant DNA or protein. Specific modifications on fibre proteins are used to target adenovirus to certain cell types, a major effort is made to limit hepatotoxicity and prevent multiple organ failure.
Correct Option: B
Adenovirus is non-enveloped dsDNA virus which cause respiratory diseases. Adenovirus is used as a vehicle to administer targeted therapy in the form of recombinant DNA or protein. Specific modifications on fibre proteins are used to target adenovirus to certain cell types, a major effort is made to limit hepatotoxicity and prevent multiple organ failure.
- The first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology is:
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Mammalian hormones were among the first products prepared in bacteria by r-DNA technology. Human insulin and human growth hormone are earliest examples.
Correct Option: A
Mammalian hormones were among the first products prepared in bacteria by r-DNA technology. Human insulin and human growth hormone are earliest examples.
- One of the most important reasons why wild plants should thrive is that they are good sources of
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Wild varieties have the genes for the resistance to disease and pests.
Correct Option: C
Wild varieties have the genes for the resistance to disease and pests.
- Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel:
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Bt cotton, a transgenic crop variety has been introduced in India. The Bt cotton variety contains a foreign gene obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis. This bacterial gene protects cotton from the ball worm, a major pest of cotton.
Correct Option: D
Bt cotton, a transgenic crop variety has been introduced in India. The Bt cotton variety contains a foreign gene obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis. This bacterial gene protects cotton from the ball worm, a major pest of cotton.