NEET 2018
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2018
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
NEET 2018 · Zoology · Biotechnology and Its Applications
Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organizations...
Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organizations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called
Options
- ABiodgradation
- BBiopiracy
- CBio-infringement
- 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, fungi, etc.