Consider statements about biotechnology: 1. Gene therapy aims to correct genetic defects. 2. Transgenic animals have foreign DNA in their genome. 3. Biopesticides are highly toxic to humans. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about biotechnology: 1. Gene therapy aims to correct genetic defects. 2. Transgenic animals have foreign DNA in their genome. 3. Biopesticides are highly toxic to humans. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Gene therapy is an experimental technique that involves introducing genes into a patient's cells to correct or compensate for genetic defects causing disease. Transgenic animals have had their genome deliberately altered by the insertion of foreign DNA from another species. Biopesticides, derived from natural materials like bacteria, plants, or minerals, are generally target-specific and non-toxic to humans and the environment, unlike synthetic chemical pesticides. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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