A
genes introduced in the genetically modified plants
B
development of India’s own satellite navigation system
C
radio collars for wildlife tracking
D
spread of viral diseases
Correct answer: (d) spread of viral diseases
Explanation
- A
genes introduced in the genetically modified plants
GM plants. Unrelated acronym here.
- B
development of India’s own satellite navigation system
NavIC. Indian satnav is IRNSS, not ACE2.
- C
radio collars for wildlife tracking
Wildlife collars. Unrelated.
- D
spread of viral diseases
Spread of viral diseases. ACE2 is the cell receptor SARS-CoV-2 uses.
Summary. Official key is (d). ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) is the receptor the COVID-19 virus binds. It is not a GM insert, a satnav or a collar.