Class 12 · Biotechnology and Its Applications

Transgenic Animal Models for Disease — NEET Biology

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Study of disease: Many transgenic animals are designed to increase our understanding of how genes contribute to the development of disease. These are specially made to serve as models for human diseases so that investigation of new treatments for diseases is made possible. Today transgenic models exist for many human diseases such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 10 · Paragraph 41
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Why are transgenic animals especially valuable for studying human diseases?

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Correct answer: C They mimic disease processes for research

Transgenic animals serve as models to study the progression and treatment of human diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.

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Study of disease: Many transgenic animals are designed to increase our understanding of how genes contribute to the development of disease. These are specially made to serve as models for human diseases so that investigation of new treatments for diseases is made possible.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Biotechnology and Its Applications, Class 12 NCERT Biology.

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