Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): RNA interference (RNAi) can be used to silence specific genes in an organism
Reason (R): RNAi involves the use of single-stranded RNA molecules that are complementary to the DNA sequences of the target gene.
  
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (R)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False
4. (A) is False but (R) is True

Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
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Which of the following statements about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is true? 
1. GMOs are always harmful to the environment. 
2. GMOs cannot be produced using recombinant DNA technology. 
3. GMOs have altered genetic material obtained from another species. 
4. GMOs are produced solely for economic benefits without any consideration for public health.
Subtopic:  Intro to Agri Applications |
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Evaluate the following statements and choose the correct option:
I: Gene therapy involves the introduction of a functional gene into the cells of an individual to treat genetic disorders.
II: RNA interference (RNAi) is a technique used to silence specific genes by degrading their structural genes located on template DNA.
III: Transgenic organisms are those that have been genetically modified to express desirable traits.
1. I and II are correct. 
2. II and III are correct. 
3. I and III are correct. 
4. All statements are correct.
Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech | Gene Therapy | Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Transgenic animals are genetically modified to:
1. Decrease their susceptibility to diseases for research purposes.
2. Produce substances that are useful for medical applications.
3. Decrease their growth rate to study developmental processes.
4. Reproduce through asexual means, increasing population uniformity.
Subtopic:  Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The milk of Rosie, the first transgenic cow, was nutritionally a more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk.
Reason (R): The milk of Rosie, the first transgenic cow, contained alpha-1-antitrypsin used to treat emphysema.
  
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True, (R) is False
4. (A) is False, (R) is False
Subtopic:  Transgenic Microbes & Animals |
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Which of the following was the first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology?
1. Erythropoietin
2. Human growth hormone
3. Human insulin 
4. Thyroxine
Subtopic:  Med Applications & Humulin |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: RNA interference (RNAi) is a biological process that regulates gene expression.
Statement II: RNAi takes place only in plants as a method of cellular defense.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Interference RNA Tech |
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Retroviruses:
I: contain ssRNA as their genetic material.
II: have the presence of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that transcribes RNA into DNA.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Gene Therapy |
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The first bioinsecticide is generally considered to be:
1. Bacillus thuringiensis
2. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
3. Paecilomyces fumosoroseus
4. Trichoderma harzianum
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What option is of no practical use in treating the deficiency of enzyme adenosine deaminase [ADA]?
1. Bone marrow transplant
2. Enzyme replacement therapy
3. Blood transfusion
4. Gene therapy
Subtopic:  Gene Therapy |
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