GM crops have been modified with various traits. Golden rice has been developed by the International Rice Research Institute for:

1. Improved shelf life 2. Disease resistance
3. Herbicide resistance 4. Improved nutritional value

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Transgenic animals used to test the safety of polio vaccine are:

1. Mice 2. Monkeys
3. Rabbits 4. Pigs
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A possible permanent cure for SCID can be:

1. Enzyme replacement therapy, in which functional ADA is given to the patient by injections.
2. Bone marrow transplantation.
3. A functional ADA cDNA (using a retroviral vector) introduced into lymphocytes.
4. Gene isolated from marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into cells at early embryonic stages.

Subtopic:  Gene Therapy |
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RNA interference involves silencing a specific mRNA by:
 

1. interfering with its post transcriptional modification
2. not allowing the transport of mRNA from nucleus to cytoplasm
3. a dsRNA that binds to it and prevents its translation
4. post translational degradation of the protein

Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
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Antisense technology:

1. selectively blocks the expression of a gene.
2. combines genetic material from different species.
3. combines organelles and cells.
4. alters or transfers cells.

Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
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COLUMN I

COULMN II

A

Bioprospecting

a

the process of discovery and commercialization of new products based on biological resources

B

Biopiracy

b

the exploitative patenting of already widely used natural resources, such as plant varieties, by commercial entities

C

Bioremediation

c

a process that uses microorganisms or their enzymes to treat polluted sites for regaining their original condition

D

Biofortification

d

the process by which the nutritional quality of food crops is improved through agronomic practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology

Codes

Options: A B C D
1. a b c d
2. a b d c
3. b a c d
4. b a d c

Subtopic:  Ethical Issues | Biowar |
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The transgenic cow, Rosie, produced milk that:

1. Contained human beta lactalbumin
2. contained interferons to treat viral infections
3. contained Alpha – 1 antitrypsin
4. Is protein enriched
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Over 95 % of all transgenic animals are:

1. Mice 2. Pigs
3. Sheep 4. Rabbits
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The first clinical gene therapy trial was given in 1990 to a 4 year girl with:

1. Alpha – 1 antitrypsin deficiency
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Adenosine deaminase deficiency
4. Chronic myeloid leukemia

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RNAi, as a mechanism of cellular defense, takes place in:

1. All bacteria 2. All unicellular organisms
3. All plants only 4. All eukaryotic organisms
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