NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
What is the purpose of creating transgenic animals that carry genes which make them more sensitive to toxic substances?
Options
- ATo study the regulation of genes
- BTo test the safety of vaccines
- CTo determine the effects of toxic substances
- DTo produce medicines cheaper
Correct answer
C. To determine the effects of toxic substances
Step-by-step solution
The toxicity of a substance depends on three factors: its chemical structure, the extent to which the substance is absorbed by the body, and the body's ability to detoxify the substance (change it into less toxic substances) and eliminate it from the body. 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