Biotechnology and Its Applications: MCQ Test

41. Which human protein is mentioned as being produced by transgenic animals to treat emphysema?

• Insulin
• Alpha-1-antitrypsin
• Growth hormone
• Hemoglobin

42. The first transgenic cow, Rosie, produced human protein-enriched milk containing which specific human protein?

• Human insulin
• Human alpha-lactalbumin
• Human growth factor
• Human alpha-1-antitrypsin

43. Transgenic mice are being developed to test the safety of which specific vaccine, potentially replacing the use of monkeys?

• Flu vaccine
• Polio vaccine
• Measles vaccine
• Rabies vaccine

44. For chemical safety (toxicity) testing, transgenic animals are engineered to be:

• Resistant to toxic substances.
• Less sensitive to toxic substances.
• More sensitive to toxic substances than non-transgenic animals, allowing faster results.
• Immune to all chemical interactions.

45. A major ethical concern regarding the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the ecosystem is:

• Their inability to reproduce in the wild.
• Their predictable and always positive ecological impact.
• The unpredictable results and potential harm they might cause.
• Their short lifespan, making them ineffective in nature.

46. What is the primary role of GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) in India?

• To promote all forms of genetic engineering without regulation.
• To fund all genetic research projects in the country.
• To make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services.
• To regulate the international trade of all genetically modified products.

47. The term 'biopiracy' is used to refer to:

• The illegal trade of endangered species and their products.
• The use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organizations without proper authorization or compensatory payment.
• The development of new bio-resources through advanced genetic engineering.
• The conservation and protection of biodiversity in developing countries.

48. In the context of patents and traditional knowledge, the sources state that:

• Industrialized nations are generally rich in both finance and biodiversity.
• Developing and underdeveloped nations are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
• All nations have equal financial and bio-resource wealth.
• Traditional knowledge has no relevance for modern scientific applications.

49. In response to issues like biopiracy and the exploitation of traditional knowledge, the Indian Parliament has recently:

• Banned all genetic engineering research within the country.
• Cleared the second amendment of the Indian Patents Bill, considering such issues.
• Refused to acknowledge any traditional knowledge for commercial purposes.
• Established a new international patent organization to handle such cases.