UPSC Prelims 2021·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

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

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  1. Agenes introduced in the genetically modified plants
  2. Bdevelopment of India's own satellite navigation system
  3. Cradio collars for wildlife tracking
  4. Dspread of viral diseasesCorrect

Explanation

The term 'ACE2' (Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) gained significant public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. ACE2 is a protein receptor found on the surface of many cells in the human body, including those in the lungs, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. It serves as the primary entry point for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, to infect human cells. The virus uses its spike protein to bind to the ACE2 receptor, allowing it to enter and replicate within the cells. Therefore, ACE2 is talked about extensively in the context of the spread and pathology of viral diseases, particularly COVID-19.
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