Class 12 · Biotechnology and Its Applications

Biotechnology Applications in Food & Health — NEET Biology

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Let us now learn how human beings have used biotechnology to improve the quality of human life, especially in the field of food production and health.

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 10 · Paragraph 9
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Which of the following statements about biotechnology applications and ethical considerations are NOT correct? S1: Gene therapy for adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency, involving periodic lymphocyte infusions, offers a permanent cure. S2: Transgenic animals, such as Rosie, are primarily created to test the commercial viability of pharmaceutical products. S3: The production of human insulin using recombinant DNA technology is considered a major ethical concern due to its artificial nature. S4: The Indian Patents Bill’s second amendment addresses the issue of biopiracy, including provisions for emergency research and development initiatives. S5: Public anger regarding patents on traditional resources like Basmati rice stems from the feeling of injustice and inadequate benefit sharing.

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