Biotechnological Applications in Medicine — Prelims Questions

Which of the following is NOT a direct application of biotechnological principles in medicine?

The first clinical gene therapy was given in 1990 to a 4-year-old girl for which deficiency?

Which of the following statements about recombinant human insulin production is INCORRECT?

A patient is suspected of having an early-stage viral infection where antibody levels are not yet detectable. Which biotechnological diagnostic technique would be most effective for confirming the infection?

Transgenic animals are often used for vaccine safety testing. What is the primary advantage of using transgenic animals for this purpose?

Which of the following is a potential ethical concern directly related to gene therapy?