Transgenic mice are being developed to potentially replace the use of which animal for testing the safety of polio vaccines?
Transgenic mice are being used to test the safety of the polio vaccine, and if successful and reliable, they could replace the use of monkeys for testing vaccine batches.
Question 42 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
In chemical safety testing using transgenic animals, how are the animals genetically altered to allow rapid results?
For chemical safety testing (toxicity/safety testing), transgenic animals are made that carry genes which make them more sensitive to toxic substances than non-transgenic animals. This allows results to be obtained in less time.
Question 43 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
In India, the organization set up by the government to make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services is:
The Indian Government has set up organizations such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee), which makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services.
Question 44 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
The term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organizations without proper authorization from the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment is:
Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation from the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment.
Question 45 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
How many documented varieties of Basmati rice are specifically mentioned as being grown in India?
Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and flavour, and 27 documented varieties of Basmati are grown in India.
Question 46 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
In 1997, which US office granted patent rights on Basmati rice to an American company, despite the variety being derived from Indian farmer’s varieties?
In 1997, an American company got patent rights on Basmati rice through the US Patent and Trademark Office, claiming a "new" variety that had been derived from Indian farmer’s varieties.
Question 47 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
Regarding bio-resources, the sources note that developing and underdeveloped countries are typically rich in:
The developing and the underdeveloped world is rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge related to bio-resources, contrasting with industrialised nations which are financially rich but poor in these areas.
Question 48 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
Which amendment of the Indian Patents Bill did the Indian Parliament recently clear to take issues of biopiracy and unauthorized exploitation into consideration?
The Indian Parliament has recently cleared the second amendment of the Indian Patents Bill, that takes issues of patent terms, emergency provisions, and research and development initiatives into consideration.
Question 49 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
Why do conventional methods of diagnosis, such as serum and urine analysis, often fail to provide effective treatment?
Using conventional methods of diagnosis (serum and urine analysis, etc.) early detection is not possible, which hinders effective treatment.
Question 50 of 494
📘 CLASS XII
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a powerful diagnostic technique because it can detect pathogens when their concentration is:
Very low concentrations of a bacteria or virus can be detected by amplification of their nucleic acid by PCR, even when disease symptoms are not yet visible.
