Biotechnology and Its Applications

  • Question 1
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    What is transgenic organism ?

    Solution
    An organism which carries a foreign functional gene in its genome is termed transgenic organism.
    Question 2
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    Write two applications of biotechnology.

    Solution
    Two application of Biotechnology are 

    1. Treatment of diseases.

    2. Production of genetically modified plants and animals.

    Question 3
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    What are probes ?

    Solution
    It is a single stranded DNA or RNA, tagged with a radioactive molecule, which hybridises with the  complementary  DNA and aids in detection of specific DNA sequences  by autoradiagraphy.
    Question 4
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    What are transgenic animals ?

    Solution
    Animals whose DNA has been manipulated to possess and express an extra/foreign gene, are known as transgenic animals.

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