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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology and its Applications

Question:
Which biological product produced by transgenic animals is used to treat emphysema ?
Options:
Interferon
Tumor Necrosis Factor-α
α-1-antitrypsin
All of these
Correct Answer:
α-1-antitrypsin
Explanation:
Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or genes) which codes for a particular product such as human protein (α-1-antitrypsin) used to treat emphysema. Similar attempts are being made for treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) and cystic fibrosis .