Class 12 · Biotechnology and Its Applications

Transgenic Animals as Disease Models — NEET Biology

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Transgenic animals are also used to understand how genes contribute to the development of a disease by serving as models for human diseases, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 10 · Paragraph 58
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Match the following Columns I, II, and III based on the applications of transgenic animals: Column I A. Mouse models B. Rosie Cow C. Increased sensitivity to toxic substances D. Transgenic mice Column II i. Human alpha-lactalbumin ii. Polio vaccine safety iii. Cancer, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s iv. Faster evaluation of drug effects Column III p. Vaccine safety testing q. Study of human diseases r. Biological product synthesis s. Chemical safety testing

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