Question

Which is not one of the major categories of biotechnology products ?

• A. Hormones and similar proteins
• B. Toxins for use in pest control
• C. DNA probes
• D. Vaccines

Answer 1

The correct option is B Toxins for use in pest control

Biotechnology involves the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, vaccines etc. It also involves various other methods involving production, amplification of DNA segments like DNA probe.

Instead of production of toxins for use in pest control, biotechnology involves making plants resistant against pest by genetically engineering their genome.

So, the correct option is 'Toxins for use in pest control'.