Medical Biotechnology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding CAR-T cell therapy, recently approved in India, is/are correct? 1. It involves genetically engineering a patient's T-cells to target cancer cells. 2. It is a type of germline gene therapy. 3. It has shown promise in treating certain blood cancers. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding Biosimilars in India: 1. They are identical copies of original biological medicines. 2. They require extensive clinical trials to demonstrate biosimilarity. 3. India is a leading global manufacturer of biosimilars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to CRISPR-Cas9 technology, consider the following statements: 1. It allows for precise editing of specific DNA sequences. 2. It is primarily used for diagnostic purposes, not therapeutic. 3. Germline gene editing using CRISPR is ethically widely accepted globally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following government bodies/initiatives in India is/are primarily involved in promoting and regulating medical biotechnology? 1. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) 2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) 3. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 4. NITI Aayog Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements best describes 'Personalized Medicine' in the context of medical biotechnology?