Biotechnology and its Applications
How does Bt toxin protect cotton plants from insect pests without harming the plant itself?
What is RNA interference (RNAi) and in which type of organisms does this mechanism naturally occur?
What is gene therapy and name the first clinical case where it was successfully applied?
How does an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) detect the presence of a pathogen in a patient?
What is biopiracy and why is it considered a major ethical concern in modern biotechnology?
What are transgenic animals? Give one example of a transgenic animal and state its main application.
What is gene therapy? Describe the first clinical gene therapy given in 1990 with steps and limitations.
What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? List any four beneficial applications of GMOs in agriculture and medicine.
Explain the role of Bacillus thuringiensis in producing insect-resistant cotton plants. How do the insecticidal proteins work inside the insect body?
What is ELISA? Mention the principle and medical application of ELISA test in diagnosing diseases.
Explain the process of creating genetically modified pest-resistant plants with special reference to Bt cotton. How do Bt toxins work in the body of the insect? Describe the mechanism in detail.
Explain the application of biotechnology in producing pest-resistant plants with special reference to Bt cotton. Describe the mechanism of action of the Bt toxin and how it protects the plant from insect pests without harming the plant itself.