NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
How are transgenic animals used?
Options
- ATo understand how genes contribute to the development of a disease
- BTo increase crop yields
- CTo treat hereditary diseases
- DTo reduce post-harvest losses
Correct answer
A. To understand how genes contribute to the development of a disease
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