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• 2021 · Question 65 · Biotechnology

  With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements : 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 66 · Biotechnology

  In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements : 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg. 2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2021 · Question 67 · Biotechnology

  Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of

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  (a)clonal propagation of crop plants(b)developing genetically modified crop plants(c)production of plant growth substances(d)production of biofertilizers

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)