Rosie, the first transgenic cow, was engineered to produce human: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Rosie, the first transgenic cow, was engineered to produce human:
A. Alpha-lactalbumin
B. Growth hormone
C. Interferon
D. Insulin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rosie, the first transgenic cow, was created in 2000. She was genetically modified to produce milk that contained human alpha-lactalbumin, a protein found in human breast milk. Her milk was nutritionally more balanced for human babies than normal cow's milk, containing about 2.4 grams per liter of this human protein. This demonstrated the potential of transgenic animals for producing pharmaceutical or nutritional products.

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In the process of urine formation, the step that involves selective reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, and water from the filtrate back into the blood is:
A. Glomerular filtration
B. Tubular reabsorption
C. Tubular secretion
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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The 'Bottleneck effect' in population genetics refers to:
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C. The non-random mating of individuals based on specific traits
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Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option B


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