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Which body of the government of India regulates GM research and introduction of GM organisms for public services?
Which body of the government of India regulates GM research and introduction of GM organisms for public services?
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The correct option is C Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
Manipulation of the genetic makeup of an organism to produce products that are useful to mankind is called biotechnology.
However, there are risks of genetic manipulation being used for unethical activities like bioterrorism, biowarfare production, humans being used for trials of new inventions, misuse of prenatal diagnosis and abortions, etc.
Thus, some ethical standards are needed to evaluate the morality of all biotechnological activities. In India, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services. This government body controls the approvals for any activities that involve a large-scale use of hazardous microbes or recombinant organisms. It is also responsible for approving any proposals related to the release of genetically modified organisms and products into the environment.
Indian Council of Medical Research is associated with the framing, coordination and development of biomedical research.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research is responsible for conducting agricultural research and promoting agricultural education in India.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is the largest research and development organization in India that conducts research in a wide array of various fields such as - environmental science, metallurgy, chemicals, life sciences, mining, food, petroleum, etc.
Manipulation of the genetic makeup of an organism to produce products that are useful to mankind is called biotechnology.
However, there are risks of genetic manipulation being used for unethical activities like bioterrorism, biowarfare production, humans being used for trials of new inventions, misuse of prenatal diagnosis and abortions, etc.
Thus, some ethical standards are needed to evaluate the morality of all biotechnological activities. In India, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services. This government body controls the approvals for any activities that involve a large-scale use of hazardous microbes or recombinant organisms. It is also responsible for approving any proposals related to the release of genetically modified organisms and products into the environment.
Indian Council of Medical Research is associated with the framing, coordination and development of biomedical research.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research is responsible for conducting agricultural research and promoting agricultural education in India.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is the largest research and development organization in India that conducts research in a wide array of various fields such as - environmental science, metallurgy, chemicals, life sciences, mining, food, petroleum, etc.
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