Question

Haffkine research institute at Mumbai is well known for
A. Snake antivenom production
B. Drug designing
C. 3D modeling of drugs
D. Anticancer production

Answer 1

Haffkine research institute is an oldest biomedical research institute in Mumbai which is involved in training, research and testing of various infectious diseases in the country.

Complete Answer:
Let us analyse the options to find the correct answer.
Option A: Snake antivenom production is involved in production of polyvalent snake antivenom which is a kind of anti-venom that is effective against a range of species.Haffkine institute is specialised for this production.Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option B: Drug designing is a specialised course found in IIT institutes of India.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: 3D modeling of drugs is not available in Haffkine institute of Mumbai.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: Anticancer production is not associated with infectious diseases and their treatment. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Thus, the correct option is A) Snake antivenom production.

Additional information:
- The antivenom produced by the Haffkine research institute is available for free to the government and it is quite effective in their treatment efficacy and hence a saviour for people who have been infected by the snake’s venom.
- This institute was established in the year 1899.

Note: Various research projects are currently under effect in this institute for the designing and production of other anti-venoms which might be more beneficial against the different species of snakes.