A farmer grew 2 varieties of corn crop in field A and B. He grew normal corn crops in field A and GM corn crops in field B. He observed corn borers attacked only in field A. To control it, spores of Bt were sprayed in field A.
a) Name the gene in the spores responsible for the control of this pest. b) What effect will the spores of Bt have on the insect pest? c) How has field B developed resistance against this pest?
OR
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD)is a genetic disorder in which a person has a defective gene for lipase. This leads to high triglycerides, stomach pain, fat deposits under the skin. It may eventually affect the liver, pancreas and may also cause diabetes. The disorder occurs if a child acquires defective genes from both parents (autosomal recessive). ERT (enzyme replacement treatment) is one of the treatments offered to patients with LPLD.
a) (i) What procedure is followed in ERT? (ii) What could be one possible drawback of ERT?
b) How can LPLD be treated using Biotechnology? Elaborate
