NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application
Which body of the Government of India regulates \(GM\) research and safety of introducing \(GM\) organisms for public services ?
- A Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
- B Research Committeeon Genetic Manipulation
- C Bio-safety committee
- D Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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(A) Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
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(a) : Genetic modification of organisms can have unpredictable results, when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem. Therefore, the Indian Government has set up organizations such as \(GEAC\) (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee), which makes decisions regarding the validity of \(GM\) research and the safety of introducing \(GM\) organisms for public services.
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