Write the function of adenosine deaminase enzyme.State the cause of ADA defeciency in humans. Mention a possible permanent cure for an ADA deficiency patient?

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Why is proinsulin so called? How is insulin different from it?

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Explain how a hereditary disease can be corrected. Give an example of the first successful attempt made towards correction of such diseases

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Biopiriacy should be prevented. State why and how

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What are genetically modified organisms? Name two factors on which their behaviour depends.

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Find out from internet what is Golden Rice?

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What are the applications of biotechnology?

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List three critical research areas of biotechnology.

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Describe the responsibility of GEAC set up by the Indian Government.

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Shahid a two years old baby is deficient in his immune system since birth. His father was told that this was due to an enzyme deficiency which is crucial for the immune system to function. Name the enzyme, the cause of its deficiency and the cure of the disease?

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Draw the diagram showing maturation of proinsulin to mature Insulin.

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Differentiate between the insulin produce by rDNA & insulin produce by pancreas.

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