NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
What is the main advantage of using transgenic animals in vaccine safety testing?
Options
- ATo study the regulation of genes
- BTo make medicines cheaper
- CTo determine the effects of toxic substances
- DTo replace the use of monkeys in vaccine safety testing
Correct answer
D. To replace the use of monkeys in vaccine safety testing
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