Biology - Biotechnology and Its Applications Question with Solution | TestHub
Match the transgenes inList Iwith their applications inList II.
| LIST I (Transgene) | LIST II (Application) |
|---|---|
| (A) cys E and cys M | (I) Pest control |
| (B) Genes from marine mussels | (II) Keratin protein found in wool. |
| (C) Arabidopsis genes | (III) Superglue. |
| (D) Al-Pv gene from adzuki bean | (IV) Oil content and oil quality of oil crops. |
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Solution:
The cys E and cys M genes are introduced into transgenic sheep to increase the biosynthesis of cysteine, which is an essential amino acid for the synthesis of keratin protein found in wool. Thus, (A) matches with (II).
Genes from marine mussels are used to produce adhesive proteins that function as a superglue. Thus, (B) matches with (III).
Arabidopsis genes have been utilized to modify and improve the oil content and oil quality of various oil crops. Thus, (C) matches with (IV).
The Al-Pv gene from the adzuki bean encodes an -amylase inhibitor and is used to confer resistance against pests like bruchid beetles, making it useful for pest control. Thus, (D) matches with (I).
The correct matching is (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).
Answer: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).
