NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
What is the difference between developed and developing countries in terms of bio-resources and traditional knowledge?
Options
- ADeveloped countries are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge, while developing countries are poor in
- BDeveloped countries are poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge, while developing countries are rich in
- CBoth developed and developing countries are rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
- DBoth developed and developing countries are poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
Correct answer
B. Developed countries are poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge, while developing countries are rich in
Step-by-step solution
Most of the industrialised nations are rich financially but poor in biodiversity and traditional knowledge. In contrast the developing and the underdeveloped world is rich in biodiversity and traditional knowledge related to bio-resources. Traditional knowledge related to bio-resources can be exploited to develop modern applications and can also be used to save time, effort and expenditure during their commercialisation. There has been growing realisation of the injustice, inadequate compensation and benefit sharin