Answer: To study how genes regulate normal development and disease.
- A To remove all their natural genes
- B To make the animals grow rapidly without needing any food
- C To study how genes regulate normal development and disease
- D To make them unable to reproduce
Correct answer: C. To study how genes regulate normal development and disease
Explanation: Transgenic animals are used to study gene regulation and its effect on body functions, to model human diseases, and to produce useful biological products, among other applications.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.