Q. The protein $\alpha - 1$ antitrypsin is used to treat which of the following disease?

A) Cancer
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Alzheimer’s disease
D) Emphysema
Explanation

Transgenic animals that produce useful biological products can be created by the introduction of the portion of DNA (or genes) which codes for a particular product such as human protein, $\alpha - 1 -$antitrypsin. The protein is used to treat emphysema.

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