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What is the primary purpose of designing transgenic animals as models for human diseases?
What is the primary purpose of designing transgenic animals as models for human diseases?
Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as having transgenic models for research purposes?
Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as having transgenic models for research purposes?
What biological product was produced by the transgenic cow named Rosie?
What biological product was produced by the transgenic cow named Rosie?
Why are transgenic animals used in testing the safety of vaccines before human trials?
Why are transgenic animals used in testing the safety of vaccines before human trials?
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What is the main advantage of using transgenic animals to produce biological products over traditional methods?
What is the main advantage of using transgenic animals to produce biological products over traditional methods?
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In what year did Rosie, the first transgenic cow, produce human protein-enriched milk?
In what year did Rosie, the first transgenic cow, produce human protein-enriched milk?
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What is the main goal of gene therapy?
What is the main goal of gene therapy?
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In gene therapy, what is the role of functional ADA cDNA introduced using a retroviral vector?
In gene therapy, what is the role of functional ADA cDNA introduced using a retroviral vector?
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How does gene therapy differ from enzyme replacement therapy?
How does gene therapy differ from enzyme replacement therapy?
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What was the condition of the 4-year old girl who received the first clinical gene therapy in 1990?
What was the condition of the 4-year old girl who received the first clinical gene therapy in 1990?
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What is the term used to describe plants, bacteria, fungi, and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation?
What is the term used to describe plants, bacteria, fungi, and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation?
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What is the purpose of growing lymphocytes from the patient's blood in a culture outside the body during gene therapy?
What is the purpose of growing lymphocytes from the patient's blood in a culture outside the body during gene therapy?
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How does gene therapy aim to address genetic defects in individuals or embryos?
How does gene therapy aim to address genetic defects in individuals or embryos?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of genetic modification mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of genetic modification mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of Bt toxin in agriculture as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of Bt toxin in agriculture as mentioned in the text?
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What is one way in which genetically modified crops help with post-harvest losses?
What is one way in which genetically modified crops help with post-harvest losses?
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Which industry can benefit from the creation of tailor-made plants by genetic modification?
Which industry can benefit from the creation of tailor-made plants by genetic modification?
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What type of rice is mentioned in the text as an example of enhanced nutritional value through genetic modification?
What type of rice is mentioned in the text as an example of enhanced nutritional value through genetic modification?
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What is the purpose of toxicity/safety testing in chemical safety testing?
What is the purpose of toxicity/safety testing in chemical safety testing?
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Why are transgenic animals used in toxicity testing for chemical safety?
Why are transgenic animals used in toxicity testing for chemical safety?
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What potential problems can arise due to the introduction of genetically modified organisms into the ecosystem?
What potential problems can arise due to the introduction of genetically modified organisms into the ecosystem?
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Why are ethical standards necessary in evaluating human activities related to living organisms?
Why are ethical standards necessary in evaluating human activities related to living organisms?
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What is the role of GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) in India?
What is the role of GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) in India?
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What is one of the key issues with patents granted for living organisms used for public services?
What is one of the key issues with patents granted for living organisms used for public services?
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What is biopiracy?
What is biopiracy?
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Which group of countries is typically rich financially but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge?
Which group of countries is typically rich financially but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge?
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What is one way traditional knowledge related to bio-resources can be beneficial?
What is one way traditional knowledge related to bio-resources can be beneficial?
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What has led to the realization of injustice in benefit sharing between developed and developing countries?
What has led to the realization of injustice in benefit sharing between developed and developing countries?
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What was recently cleared by the Indian Parliament to address issues related to bio-resource exploitation?
What was recently cleared by the Indian Parliament to address issues related to bio-resource exploitation?
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How has biotechnology benefited humans according to the text?
How has biotechnology benefited humans according to the text?
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