Practice Medical Applications - 4.4.2 | Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications | ICSE Class 12 Biology
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Question 1

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What is genetically engineered insulin?

💡 Hint: Think about how insulin used to be made.

Question 2

Easy

What does gene therapy aim to do?

💡 Hint: Focus on genetic defects.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of genetically engineered insulin?

  • More allergic reactions
  • Less compatibility
  • More compatible with humans

💡 Hint: Think about why human insulin is preferred.

Question 2

Gene therapy can treat SCID by:

  • Inserting a functional gene
  • Extracting a faulty gene
  • Performing surgery

💡 Hint: Consider the mechanism being used.

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Question 1

Evaluate the potential ethical concerns surrounding gene therapy. How should society navigate these?

💡 Hint: Consider societal implications and historical context.

Question 2

Design a research proposal studying the effectiveness of personalized medicine based on pharmacogenomics.

💡 Hint: Think about the significance of personalized approaches.

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