#181: Key terms from Prelims 2023
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4 terms in #UPSC Prelims 2023
• beta
• Microsatellite DNA
• Wolbachia Method
• Aerial metagenomics
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1. beta
• A numeric value to measure stock fluctuations in the market
• Helps investors assess potential risks & related trends
2. Microsatellite DNA
• Short DNAs in animal genomes showing repetitive nature
• Used in molecular biology to study diversity, structure & evolution
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3. Wolbachia Method
• Wolbachia is a bacteria found in insects (like mosquitoes)
• Wolbachia method is a technique to control mosquito disease spread
(Note: Wolbachia is not usually found in Aedes Aegypti Mosquito)
4. Aerial metagenomics
• A scientific technique to collect DNA samples from air habitat in a go
• Done to gain insights into microbial diversity of atmosphere
It offers insights into microbial diversity
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