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Give the full form of ELISA. Which disease can be detected using it? Discuss the principle underlying the test.

Important Questions on Biotechnology and Its Applications

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 5
     Can a disease be detected before its symptoms appear? Explain the principle involved.
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 6
Write a short note on biopiracy highlighting the exploitation of developing countries by the developed countries.
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 7

Many proteins are secreted in their inactive form. This is also true of many toxic proteins produced by microorganisms. Explain how the mechanism is useful for the organism producing the toxin.

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 8

While creating genetically modified organisms, genetic barriers are not respected. How can this be dangerous in the long run?

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 9

Why has the Indian Parliament cleared the Second Amendment of the country's patents bill?

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 10
Give any two reasons why the patent on Basmati should not have gone to an American Company.
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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 11

How was insulin obtained before the advent of rDNA technology? What were the problems encountered?

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NCERT Exemplar Biology - Class 12>Chapter 12 - Biotechnology and Its Applications>VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS>Q 12
With respect to understanding diseases, discuss the importance of transgenic animal models.