Science and Technology - Biotechnology (11)

With reference to ‘cultured meat’ recently in the news, consider the following statements:

1) Stem cells from different species can be used to produce entirely new flavours of meat.

2) It has been approved for human consumption in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :

1) Carnivores have a longer digestive tract than herbivores.

2) The acidity of the stomachs of carnivores is more than herbivores.

3) The carnivores have large incisors in their mouth than herbivores.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term ‘Dark Genome’ recently seen in the news is related to:

Which of the following statements with reference to the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine/ Pneumococcal disease (PCV) is/are correct?

1) Pneumococcal disease is the largest cause of death in children under five.

2) This vaccine is being given under the National immunization program.

3) The vaccine should be given in the post infant stage.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Which of the following are the applications of recombinant DNA technology?

1)     Production of transgenic plants and animals.

2)     Biosynthesis of Interferons.

3)     Identification of Criminals.

4)     Prevention and cure of sickle cell anemia.

5)     Detecting mutations in DNA.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: