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 |
I: | are called as transposons. |
II: | can be a source for complementary dsRNA molecule involved in RNAi in eukaryotic cells. |
At present, genetic modification has been able to bring about all the following in crops except:
1. Tolerance to abiotic stresses
2. Enhanced nutritional value
3. Capability to fix atmospheric nitrogen
4. Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
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. |
GEAC stands for:
1. | Genome Engineering Action Committee |
2. | Ground Environment Action Committee |
3. | Genetic Engineering Approval Committee |
4. | Genetic and Environment Approval Committee |
In micro-propagation, to obtain virus free plants, the best explants can be:
1. Embryos
2. Anther
3. Meristem
4. Primary permanent tissues