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What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

Consider the following as objectives of the New Science and Technology Policy, 2003 and state which is/are correcty state?
1. Optimal utilisation of existing physical and knowledge resources.
2. Development of innovative technologies.
3. Development of systems and technologies for mitigation and management of natural hazards.
4. Management of intellectual property.

Which one was the first successful cloned animal?

Assertion (A): 'DNA Fingerprinting' has become as an important test to establish paternity and identity of criminals of rape cases.
Reason (R): Small samples such as hair, dried blood and semen are adequate for DNA analysis.
Select the correct answer:

Consider the given statements.
1. BT brinjal is created by inserting its genome, into the gene of soil fungus.
2. The seeds of BT brinjal one terminator seed so farmers have to buy it before every weather from seed companies.
3. This is also a fact that it can affect the user's health negatively.
4. The other threat is that its insertion may affect adversely bio-diversity.
Choose the right answer:

Assertion (A): 'Goldern rice' is a biotechnological achievement to the benefit of consumers as much as the farmers.
Reason (R): The yellow colour of this rice reflects a high level of beta carotene, a compound that is converted to vitamin A in the body.

The American multinational company, Monsanto, has produced an insect resistant cotton variety that is undergoing field trials in India. A toxin gene from which one of the following bacteria has been transferred to this transgenic cotton

Which of the following is a correct description of 'tissue culture'?

What is Pig 26?

'Metastasis' is the process by which