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The term biotechnology was given in 1917 by

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Arber
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Nathans
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Karl Erkey
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Kornberg
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The correct option is C Karl Erkey
Karl Ereky coined the word biotechnology in Hungary. This discovery and the naming was done in the year 1917. The term 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.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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