- A Produce cheaper generic drugs through mass synthesis
- B Tailor drug treatment based on individual genetic makeup
- C Discover new soil microorganisms for novel antibiotic production
- D Create transgenic animals engineered to secrete therapeutic drugs
Correct answer: B. Tailor drug treatment based on individual genetic makeup
Explanation: Pharmacogenomics: using genomic information to predict how patients respond to drugs. Allows personalized medicine based on genetic profile.
Concept context
GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.