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Biotechnology : Principles and Processes
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The protein α-1 antitrypsin is used to treat which of the following disease?

  • Cancer

  • Rhematoid arthritis

  • Emphysema

  • ADA deficiency disease in children

Answer

C.

Emphysema

GMO can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or gene) which codes for a particular product such as human protein, 0-1-antitrypsin. This protein is used to treat emphysema a respiratory disorder.

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