NEET Zoology Transgenic Animals MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about transgenic animals is correct?
Transgenic mice are utilized for testing vaccine safety.
Transgenic animals can only produce human proteins but not other biological products.
The first transgenic cow, Rosie, produced milk with lower nutritional value than natural cow milk.
Transgenic animals are only developed for agricultural purposes, not medical uses.
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Detailed Explanation
Transgenic mice have been developed for use in testing vaccine safety, as mentioned in the NCERT context. Option B is incorrect because transgenic animals can produce a variety of biological products. Option C is incorrect as Rosie produced human protein-enriched milk, which is nutritionally better. Option D is incorrect because transgenic animals are also used in medical applications, not just agriculture.
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