Question

Select the correct option for the given statements X, Y and Z.

X - A transgenic cow, Rosie produced human protein-enriched milk, which was nutritionally more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk.

Y- Milk produced by transgenic cow Rosie contain 2.4 gm protein/L.

Z- In the above mentioned milk in Y statement, alpha-lactalbumin is present.

• A. Statements X, Y, Z are true and statement Z does not give correct explanation of X
• B. Statements X, Y, Z are true and statement Z gives correct explanation for X
• C. Statements X and Y are correct and statement Z is wrong
• D. Statements X and Y are wrong and statement Z is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Statements X, Y, Z are true and statement Z gives correct explanation for X

Alpha-Lactalbumin is one of the major proteins in the milk (approximately 1.5 g/L). It is considered to be highly nutritious and this is the protein which is not only involved in the synthesis of lactose but is also responsible for the milk production. The fact that the milk is nutritionally enriched (statement -X) can be attributed to the increased production of alpha-lactalbumin (statement-Z). Therefor the correct option is B.