The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of
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Answer: D. ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) is a receptor on human cells. The SARS-CoV-2 virus uses it to enter cells, so it is discussed in the context of viral spread.
Watch for: Acronyms like ACE2 can sound like tech projects; it is a human cell receptor.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because ACE2 is not a gene used in GM plants.
- B. Wrong because India's navigation system is NavIC.
- C. Wrong because ACE2 has nothing to do with radio collars.
Source to check: WHO / ICMR explainers on SARS-CoV-2 (2020)
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