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Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology and its Applications1 Mark
MCQ
The human protein α -1 antitrypsin is obtained from _______:
  • A
    Transformed bacteria
  • B
    Transgenic animal
  • C
    Transgenic plant
  • D
    A plant from Western Ghats
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Answer

  1. Transgenic animal

Explanation:

The α -1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease 

The transgenic sheep Tracy was developed by genetic modification to produce the protein α -1 antitrypsin in the milk. This is the human protein whose gene was introduced in the sheep for the commercial production of the protein which can be used for the treatment of respiratory infections. 

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