Insulin consists of two short polypeptide chains: chain A and chain B, that are linked together by disulphide bridges. In humans, insulin is synthesised Read More …
Category: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
How can transgenic fishes be used to detect the toxicity in a water body within a short period
Transgenic fishes carry genes which make them more sensitive to toxic substances than the non – transgenic ones. When exposed to toxic substances the Read More …
Give an account of any 3 benefits of transgenic animals to humans
Any three of the below can be written : Transgenic animals are used – To study how genes are regulated, and how they affect Read More …
Gene therapy is a corrective for hereditary diseases. Justify using suitable examples.
Gene therapy is a collection of methods that allows correction of a gene defect that has been diagnosed in a child / embryo. Correction Read More …
What is Biopiracy ?
The use of Bio- resources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation from the countries and people concerned, without compensatory payment is Read More …