NEET
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- NEET
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- Zoology
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- Biotechnology and Its Applications
NEET · Zoology · Biotechnology and Its Applications
What is the role of biotechnology in agriculture?
What is the role of biotechnology in agriculture?
Options
- ABiotechnology is used to create genetically modified crops for agriculture.
- BBiotechnology is used to produce biogas from plant waste.
- CBiotechnology is used to treat sewage through the process of activated sludge formation.
- DBiotechnology is used to purify proteins and organic compounds.
Correct answer
A. Biotechnology is used to create genetically modified crops for agriculture.
Step-by-step solution
Biotechnology has an application in agriculture through the creation of genetically modified crops for agriculture.
Let us take a look at the three options that can be thought for increasing food production (i) agro-chemical based agriculture;
(ii) organic agriculture; and (iii) genetically engineered crop-based agriculture.