17 Questions
What is the main advantage of producing drugs in milk?
It is a more efficient method of producing drugs
What is the purpose of colostrum in mammals?
To provide immunity and nutrients to the newborn
How are animals genetically engineered to produce drugs in milk?
By implanting embryos with genetically engineered genes
What is the main application of biotechnology in medicine?
To create transgenic animals for drug production
What is the role of hormones in the organism?
To have regulatory effects on other cells
What is the benefit of using genetic engineering to produce drugs in milk?
It increases the efficiency of drug production
What is a unique feature of genetically modified animals used for drug production?
Only their mammary gland produces the drug
What is one of the pharmaceutical applications of biotechnology in milk-derived proteins?
Treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following diseases is NOT treated using milk-derived proteins?
High cholesterol
What is a characteristic of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus?
The immune system attacks healthy cells
Which animals have been genetically engineered to produce transgenic proteins in their milk?
Rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows
What is the primary target of milk-derived proteins in treating diseases like B-cell leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Cancer cells
Which animal is being considered as the most likely choice for growing organs for human transplantation?
Pigs
What is the current application of pig's heart valves in humans?
Replacing faulty heart valves
What is the main challenge that researchers in xenotransplantation are trying to address?
Tissue compatibility issues
What is the goal of xenotransplantation researchers?
To grow human replacement organs in genetically modified pigs
What was the outcome of Baby Fae's heart transplant from a baboon?
She tragically passed away 21 days later
Learn about the role of animal cell cultures in biomanufacturing systems, reproductive cloning, and genetic engineering of pharm animals to produce medicines and other medicinal products. Discover the importance of hormones in this process.
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