Subject: “Genetics,Biotechnology”

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, “Pronuclear Transfer” is used for

The term ‘ACE2’ is talked about in the context of

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 the egg.
2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from the mother and not from the father.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body ?

‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following?

‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations?

“Membrane Bioreactors” are often discussed in the context of:

Which of the following statements with regard to Genome India Project is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct?
1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible for disease.
2. Engineered viruses and lipid nanoparticles are used as carriers of the genetic medicine.
3. Genetic medicines alter the entire DNA sequence.