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Biotechnology And Its Applications

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Describe the responsibility of GEAC, set up by the Indian Government.

Solution

The responsibilities of Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) are :

(i) It makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research.

(ii) It also ensure the safety of introducing GM-organism for public services.

Some More Questions From Biotechnology and Its Applications Chapter

What are transgenic animals ?

Name two diseases that can be treated by producing biological compound in transgenic animal.

Name the first transgenic cow.

Name the toxin produced by Bacillus thuringiensis.

What is the utility of Bt-Toxin gene ?

Bt-toxin protein exist in which form ?

How is inactive Bt-toxin converted into active form ?

How Bt toxin causes death of insect ?

Name a few forms of cry gene.

List the specific insects killed by (i) cryIAc and (ii) cryIAb.

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