PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Of the choices listed below, where is genetic engineering most often applied?
A
Dentistry and computers
B
Dish detergents and shampoo
C
Medicine and agriculture
D
Solar panels and electricity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, genetic engineering may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the production of cancer therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -Genetic engineering has applications in medicine, research, industry and agriculture and can be used on a wide range of plants, animals and microorganisms. Genetic engineering has produced a variety of drugs and hormones for medical use.

Detailed explanation-3: -Genetically engineered bacteria and other microorganisms are currently used to produce human insulin, human growth hormone, a protein used in blood clotting, and other pharmaceuticals, and the number of such compounds could increase in the future.

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