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In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’, sometimes
seen in the news, refers to

Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
(1). resist drought and increase absorptive area
(2). tolerate extremes of pH
(3). resist disease infestation
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Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
(1). across different species of plants
(2). from animals to plants
(3). from microorganisms to higher organisms
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With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only. 2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs. 3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.

At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us? 1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases. 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.

In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following :
A woman suffers from colour blindness while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which one of the following statements is most probable) correct ?