Question

Which is not one of the new uses of biotechnology ?

• A. Making beer and wine
• B. Cleaning up oil spills
• C. Increasing soil fertility
• D. Obtaining minerals from mining

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Making beer and wine

Making beer, wine, cheese, curd etc using microorganisms are classic methods of biotechnology I.e. using microbes for isolation. Of product of our use. While with advancement in technology, we have extended biotechnology to other purposes like Cleaning up oil spills, increasing soil fertility, obtaining minerals from mining etc.

So, the correct option is 'Making beer and wine'.