Question

Match the items given in column - I with those in column - II and choose the correct option.

Column I		Column II
A	GMO	I	Increased shelf life
B	Flavr - Savr tomato	II	Bioresources
C	Biopiracy	III	rDNA
D	E.coli	IV	Insulin

• A. A - III; B - I; C - II; D - IV
• B. A - II; B - I; C - III; D - IV
• C. A - II; B - III; C - I; D - IV
• D. A - IV; B - I; C - II; D - III

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

A: GMO (genetically modified organism) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques (recombinant DNA).
B: Flavr - Savr tomato is a genetically-modified tomato which was the first genetically engineered whole food to be granted a licence for human consumption. It has increased shelf life.
C: Bio piracy is related to bioresearches, traditional knowledge and biomolecules and genes discovered.
D: E coli are used in the production of insulin. Recombinant insulin is synthesized by inserting the human insulin gene into E. coli, or yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) which then produces insulin for human use.