Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
6. The knowledge and understanding acquired from genomics research can be applied in a number of different settings, including medicine, biotechnology and social sciences. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question: Access to genomic technologies needs to be expanded, especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), according to a report by the World Health Organization’s Science Council.
Key Demand of the question: To write about the various applications of genomics research.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining genomics.
Body:
First, write about the various applications of genomics – Medical applications, Medical applications, Social science applications. Cite examples to substantiate with examples.
Next, write about the steps needed to promote genomics research in India.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
