Organ-on-a-chip technology, an innovative field within biomedical engineering, finds application in which one of the following? |ForumIAS

Q. Organ-on-a-chip technology, an innovative field within biomedical engineering, finds application in which one of the following?

[A] Creating robotic surgical assistants with autonomous capabilities for minimally invasive procedures.

[B] Enhancing the design of large-scale bioreactors for more efficient industrial fermentation processes.

[C] Fabricating biodegradable electronic implants for neural stimulation

[D] Simulating and studying the effects of drugs on human organs in a controlled lab environment.

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation – Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technology is designed to mimic the physiological environment and functionality of human organs on a microfluidic chip. This technology is used extensively in drug development and testing, as it allows researchers to simulate and study the effects of drugs on human organs in a controlled laboratory setting. It provides a more accurate and ethical alternative to traditional animal testing by replicating the complex interactions within human tissues and organs.

Source: The Hindu

Q. Organ-on-a-chip technology, an innovative field within biomedical engineering, finds application in which one of the following?

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