Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to the transplantation of stem cells in animals?

Which one of the following is the bioethically non-controversial source of stem cells as an alternative to highly controversial embryonic stem cells?

Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person’s genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage. 3. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can be injected into the embryo of a pig. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnological approach for commercial production of:

The Plant Field Gene Bank at Banthara will :

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create seed can be patented in India. 2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board. 3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Insect-resistant cotton plants have been genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a/an :

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?

The micro-organism which is associated with the production of Bt cotton is a