Q: Recombination DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
- across different species of plants
- from animals to plants
- from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option (d)
- Recombinant DNA is the general name for taking a piece of one DNA and combining it with another strand of DNA. All three options in the question are correct. Examples of these methods are: –
- 1) The gene ‘Chitinase’ has source organism ‘Rice’ and characteristic conferred on transformed plants is Fungal resistance.
- 2)The gene ‘2’-5′ oligoadenylate synthetase’ has source organism ‘Rat’ and characteristic conferred on transformed plants is Virus resistance.
- 3)Human Proteins ‘Somatostatin’ has been synthesized from genes in bacteria and used in the treatment of Growth disorders.
- Hence, option (d) is correct.
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