Question

Which of the following processes/techniques can be included under biotechnology? (i) In vitro fertilisation(ii) Synthesis of a gene (iii) Correcting a defective gene (iv) Developing a DNA vaccine

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Biotechnology deals with techniques of using live micro-organisms, plant or animal cells or their components or enzymes from organisms to produce products and processes (services) useful to human beings. In vitro fertilisation, synthesis of recombinant gene, correcting a defective gene and developing a DNA vaccine are all parts of biotechnology.

So, the correct answer is '(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)'.