Which of the following is a major application of biotechnology in health?
A
Production of antibiotics
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B
Production of vaccines
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C
Production of steroids
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above Biotechnology is used in different fields and has various applications. The bacteria and fungal species can be modified for higher production of antibiotics and vaccines. The vaccines are used for providing protection against a particular disease. The microbes can also be altered and used for the production of steroids, metabolites, etc.