Pearl Spot Fish
09.07.2024
Pearl Spot Fish
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For Prelims: About Pearl Spot Fish, What is Genome Editing? |
Why in the news?
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) is preparing to launch a genome editing mission to boost pearl spot fish production.
About Pearl Spot Fish:
- It is commonly known as “Karimeen” in Kerala is an indigenous fish extensively found along the east and south-west coasts of Peninsular India.
- Habitat: It is an important candidate species for aquaculture in ponds in both brackishwater and freshwater environments.
- It has an elevated laterally compressed body and a small cleft mouth. In the natural habitat, the fish is light green in colour with eight vertical bands.
- Seed of pearl spot is available throughout the year along the east and south-west coasts of India. The peak season of abundance is during the months of May-July and November-February.
- Distribution: It is one of the most widely available varieties in the South, especially in the Kerala backwaters, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- It is a low-fat, high-protein food, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which keep our heart and brain healthy.
- This variety is also rich in Vitamin D and riboflavin, as well as in minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.
What is Genome Editing?
- It is the complete genetic information of an organism and genome editing is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism.
- Genome editing targets the insertions to site specific locations.
Source: The Hindu
Ques :- Consider the following statements with reference to the Pearl Spot Fish:
Statement-I
It is only found in the Western coastal states of India.
Statement-II
It is rich in Vitamin D and riboflavin, as well as in minerals.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Answer D