NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is biotechnology?
Options
- AThe study of physical processes
- BThe study of live organisms
- CThe integration of natural science and organisms
- DThe study of genetics
Correct answer
C. The integration of natural science and organisms
Step-by-step solution
It is used in a restricted sense today, to refer to such of those processes which use genetically modified organisms to achieve the same on a larger scale. Further, many other processes/techniques are also included under biotechnology. For example, in vitro fertilisation leading to a ‘test-tube’ baby, synthesising a gene and using it, developing a DNA vaccine or correcting a defective gene, are all part of biotechnology. The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) has given a definition of biotechnology that enc