Question

The science of biotechnology has contributed to field of

• A. Health
• B. Pharmacy
• C. Agriculture and industry
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Biotechnology is the branch of science which deals with the application of biological techniques for human welfare. It involves the modification of genes by the enzymatic action which leads to the production of some biological entity like antibodies, vaccines etc which benefits the mankind by improving health. The vaccines, antibodies, hormones, etc are the pharmaceutical products which help to prevent the transmission of diseases. The plants and the organisms can be genetically modified. The modified plants are resistant to the pests and diseases. The modified organisms can be useful in the production of useful products in the industry.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.