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51. Explain the following terms briefly

(a) Single cell proteins (b) Biopatent (c) Bioethics (d) Biopiracy (e) Genetically modified food.

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Transgenic animals are produced for the following purposes ( any 3 points) :

(i) Transgenic animals are designed to allow the study the regulation and functioning of gene.

(ii) Transgenic animals are designed to understand the development of diseases and their detection.

(iii) Transgenic animals are used to produce useful biological compounds .

(iv) Transgenic animals are used to test the safety of vaccines.

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53. State the ethical issues in using transgenic animals.

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54. Compare and Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops.

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What is gene therapy? Illustrate using the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.

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56. How was the milk of the first transgenic cow Rosie different from the non transgenic cows?

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57. How is transgenic tobacoo plant protected against Meloidegyne incognita ? Explain the process ?

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58. Describe the responsibility of GEAC, set up by the Indian Government.

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59. Why insulin is being extracted from bacteria rather than animal source ?

Name the source from whice insulin was extracted earlier.

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60. Biopiracy is related to which of the following ?

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