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Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organizations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called

Options

  1. ABiodgradation
  2. BBiopiracy
  3. CBio-infringement
  4. DBioexploitation

Correct answer

B. Biopiracy

Step-by-step solution

Biopiracy is referred to the use of bioresources by multinational companies and other organizations without proper authorization front the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment. Bio-infringement is the commission of a prohibited act with respect to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. Bio-exploitation means taking advantage of the biological resources of other countries without permission. Biodegradation is a biological breakdown of organic material by bacteria, fung

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