Question

Which of the following statements are true?
(A) Milk obtained from ‘Rosie’ is nutritionally more balanced for human babies than natural human milk.
(B) Biopiracy refers to the use of bioresources without proper authorization from MNCs.
(C) GEAC is the decisive body for safety and validity of GMOs and GM research respectively.
(D) Transgenic animals help us to understand the contribution of genes in the development of disease.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (C) only
• (C) and (D) only
• (A) and (D) only
• (B) and (C) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

(A) "Milk obtained from ‘Rosie’ is nutritionally more balanced for human babies than natural human milk." This statement is incorrect because while milk from ‘Rosie’, a transgenic cow, is genetically modified to be similar to human milk and may offer some nutritional benefits, claiming it is more balanced than natural human milk for babies is not universally validated.
(B) "Biopiracy refers to the use of bioresources without proper authorization from MNCs." This statement is misleading. Biopiracy involves exploiting bioresources without proper authorization or compensation to the indigenous people and nations owning those resources, not specifically related to MNCs.
(C) "GEAC is the decisive body for safety and validity of GMOs and GM research respectively." This statement is correct. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in India evaluates the safety and validity of genetically modified organisms and related research.
(D) "Transgenic animals help us to understand the contribution of genes in the development of disease." This statement is correct. Transgenic animals are engineered to study diseases, allowing scientists to understand genetic contributions to disease development and progression.

Therefore, the correct answer is (C) and (D) only.

Answer 2

GEAC and Transgenic Animals 

GEAC

GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) is the body responsible for approving GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) research.

• Responsibilities: GEAC evaluates and approves research proposals involving genetically modified organisms to ensure they meet safety and ethical standards.
• Importance: GEAC plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing GMO research to protect public health and the environment.

Transgenic Animals

Transgenic Animals are animals that have had their genetic material altered by the addition of foreign DNA.

• Purpose: Transgenic animals are used to study the effects of genes on diseases.
• Applications: They help researchers understand gene function, disease mechanisms, and potential treatments.
• Examples: Mice with human genes are often used to model human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and neurological disorders.

Conclusion

Both GEAC and transgenic animals play vital roles in advancing scientific research. GEAC ensures that GMO research is conducted safely and ethically, while transgenic animals provide valuable insights into gene function and disease mechanisms.