The name Genetic Engineering Approval Committee [GEAC] has been changed to:
1. | Genetic Engineering Advisory Committee |
2. | Genetic Engineering Appellate Committee |
3. | Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee |
4. | Genetic Engineering Arbitration Committee |
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NEET MCQ Books for XIth & XIIth Physics, Chemistry & BiologyMatch each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the answer from the codes given below:
Column I |
Column II |
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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 |
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NEET MCQ Books for XIth & XIIth Physics, Chemistry & Biology1. | There are 27 documented varieties of Basmati grown in India. |
2. | In 1997, an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice by biopiracy. |
3. | Indian Basmati was crossed with semi-dwarf varieties and claimed as aan invention or a novelty. |
4. | There are an estimated 200 varieties of rice in India alone. |
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NEET MCQ Books for XIth & XIIth Physics, Chemistry & BiologyI: | Most of the developing and underdeveloped world is rich financially, but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge. |
II: | Most of the industrialised nations are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge related to bio-resources but poor in biotechnology. |
1. | Statement I is correct. |
2. | Statement II is correct. |
3. | Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
4. | Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect. |
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NEET MCQ Books for XIth & XIIth Physics, Chemistry & Biology