UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 73

The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of

  1. genes introduced in the genetically modified plants
  2. development of India's own satellite navigation system
  3. radio collars for wildlife tracking
  4. spread of viral diseases
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Answer: (D) spread of viral diseases

Explanation

ACE2 is the receptor used by SARS-CoV-2 to enter human cells.