Q171 / 180 · NEET 2019 (Odisha) · Zoology

Exploitation of bioresources of a nation by multinational companies without authorisation from the concerned country is referred to as

  • A
    bioweapon
  • Correct answer
    B
    biopiracy
  • C
    bioethics
  • D
    biowar

Solution

Exploitation of bioresources of a nation by multinational companies without authorisation from concerned country is referred to as biopiracy. For example, a patent granted in USA covers the entire basmati rice germplasm of our country.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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