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Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology and its Applications1 Mark
MCQ
Biopiracy is widespread in:
    • A
      Asia
    • B
      Africa
    • C
      America
    • D
      All of the above
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    Answer

    1. All of the above

    Explanation:

    Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation from the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment. Biopiracy is widespread in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where abundant biological resources are produced. 

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