RNA interference (RNAi) technology is used for therapeutic purposes by:
Introducing new genes into cells
Amplifying specific DNA sequences
Silencing specific genes involved in disease progression
Producing monoclonal antibodies
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Identify the technique that is NOT directly involved in the early diagnosis of diseases.
X-ray
CT scan
Blood culture
Surgery
Which of these is primarily focused on managing disease symptoms rather than early diagnosis?
Biopsy
Genetic testing
MRI scan
Palliative care
RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful tool for gene silencing. Which molecule plays the CENTRAL role in the RNAi pathway by guiding the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) to its target mRNA?
MicroRNA (miRNA)
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Small interfering RNA (siRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Consider the following statements about therapeutic drugs
I. The recombinant DNA technology is used for production of therapeutic drugs which are safe and effective
II. It avoid unwanted immunological responses, commonly observed with similar products isolated from non-human sources
III. About thirty recombinant therapeutics have been approved for human use in the world including India
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
Which of the following is NOT a technique used for early disease diagnosis?
PCR
ELISA
Biopsy
Conventional treatment
Choose a correct option for the uses of PCR technique in diagnosis
I. It is used to detect HIV in suspected AIDS patients
II. It is used to detect mutations in the genes in suspected cancer patients
III. It is used to detect swine flu in human beings
IV. It is used to detect different common diseases in pigs, sheep and cow
V. It is a good technique to identify many other genetic disorders
Which of the above statements are correct?
I, II, III and IV
II, III, IV and V
I, II, III, IV and V
I, II and III
In the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), hybridomas are created. What crucial property makes hybridomas suitable for large-scale mAb production?
Ability to phagocytose antigens.
Short lifespan, ensuring consistent antibody quality.
Continuous cell division and antibody secretion.
Capacity to produce diverse antibody isotypes.
ELISA is a technique used to detect:
Specific DNA sequences
RNA transcripts
Antigens or antibodies
Gene mutations
Which technique is used to diagnose genetic disorders in a developing fetus?
ELISA
PCR
Amniocentesis
X-ray crystallography
Which of the following is NOT a use of genetically engineered bacteria in medicine?
Production of human insulin
Production of human growth hormone
Production of antibiotics by genetically modifying disease-causing bacteria
Production of vaccines