Question

Study the following statements regarding proteins that are being produced by transgenic crop plants and select the correct option.

i. Human testosterone hormone is produced by gene inserted into the chloroplast DNA of tobacco plants.

ii. Protein antigens to be used in vaccines for e.g. Patient-specific antilymphoma (a cancer) vaccines.

iii. In transgenic plants, Humanized antibodies can be produced against HIV, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Herpes simplex virus (HSY).

Options

• ii and iii are correct.

• i, ii and iii are correct.

• i and iii are correct.

• i and ii are correct.

Answer 1

ii and iii are correct.

Explanation:

With the gene introduced into the chloroplast DNA of tobacco plants, human growth hormone can be produced in transgenic plants.