Question

Which of the following is/are correct?

I. Biowar is the use of biological weapons against humans and/or their crops and animals.

II. Bioethics is the unauthorised use of bioresources and traditional knowledge related to bioresources for commercial benefits.

III. Biopatent is exploitation of bioresources of other nations without proper authorisation.

• A. Only II
• B. Only I
• C. I and II
• D. I and III
• E. II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Only I

Biowar or biological war or bioterrorism is the use of biological weapons against people, their crops and animals. Viruses, bacteria and some other harmful organisms can be used as bioweapons in biological warfare.