Which protein has been produced generating a transgenic sheep that is used for replacement therapy for individuals at risk from emphysema?

1. Plasminogen activator (rPA)
2. α-antitrypsin (ATT)
3. Casein
4. Amyloid precursor proteins

Subtopic:  Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which kind of therapy was given in 1990 to a four-year-old girl with Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) deficiency?

1. Gene therapy  2. Chemotherapy
3. Immunotherapy 4. Radiation therapy
Subtopic:  Gene Therapy |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by

1. phosphodiester bonds

2. covalent bonds

3. disulphide bridges

4. hydrogen bonds

Subtopic:  Med Applications & Humulin |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidegyne incognitia?

1. Leaf

2. Stem

3. Root

4. Flower

Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
 89%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2016
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In Bt cotton, the Bt toxin present in plant tissue as pro-toxin is converted into active toxin due to 

1. Alkaline pH of the insect gut
2. acidic pH of the insect gut
3. action of gut microorganisms
4. presence of conversion factors in insect gut
Subtopic:  Bt Crops |
 93%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2015
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A single strand of nucleic acid tagged with a radioactive molecule is called

1. vector

2. selectable marker

3. plasmid

4. probe

 

Subtopic:  Molecular Diagnosis |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2012
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The process of RNA interference has been used in the development of plants resistant to 

1. fungi

2. viruses

3. insects

4. nematodes

Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
 85%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2011
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Maximum number of existing transgenic animals is of 

1. mice

2. cow 

3. pig

4. fish

Subtopic:  Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2011
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Genetic engineering has been successfully used for producing

1. transgenic mice for testing safety of polio vaccine before use in humans

2. transgenic models for studying new treatments for certain cardiac diseases

3. Transgenic cow-Rosie which produces high fat milk for making ghee

4. animals like bulls for farm work as they have super power

Subtopic:  Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2010
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Some of the characteristics of Bt cotton are

1. long fibre and resistance to aphids

2. medium yields, long fibres and resistance to beetle pests

3. high yield and production of toxic protein crystals which kill dipteran pests

4. high yield and resistance to bollworms

Subtopic:  Bt Crops |
 53%
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2010
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