Question

Assertion (A): Biotechnology produces transgenic microorganisms that function as microfactories for proteins.
Reason (R): Transgenic microorganisms can be developed to produce proteins of human use, like insulin.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is \textit{not} the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Transgenic bacteria can mass-produce human proteins like insulin and growth hormones.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Biotechnology uses genetically modified microorganisms to produce proteins like insulin, which are used in medicine. These transgenic microbes act as microfactories, thus justifying both the Assertion and the Reason.