NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
What can transgenic animals be used for in the study of disease?
Options
- ATo study the effects of growth hormones
- BTo model human diseases for investigation of treatments
- CTo produce more balanced products for human babies
- DTo test the toxicity of substances
Correct answer
B. To model human diseases for investigation of treatments
Step-by-step solution
Normal physiology and development: Transgenic animals can be specifically designed to allow the study of how genes are regulated, and how they affect the normal functions of the body and its development, e.g., study of complex factors involved in growth such as insulin-like growth factor. By introducing genes from other species that alter the formation of this factor and studying the biological effects that result, information is obtained about the biological role of the factor in the body. (ii) Study of disease: M