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What is the purpose of toxicity testing in transgenic animals?

Options

  1. ATo test the safety of vaccines
  2. BTo study the regulation of genes
  3. CTo determine the effects of toxic substances
  4. DTo produce medicines cheaper

Correct answer

C. To determine the effects of toxic substances

Step-by-step solution

Biological products: Medicines required to treat certain human diseases can contain biological products, but such products are often expensive to make. Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or genes) which codes for a particular product such as human protein (α-1-antitrypsin) used to treat emphysema. Similar attempts are being made for treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) and cystic fibrosis. In 1997, the first transgenic cow, Rosie, produ

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