Microorganisms are used in biotechnology or genetic engineering for
I. the production of bioplastic
II. the production of hormones
III. gene therapy

Options

A. II only
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III

Answer

D

Explanation

Biotechnology is the science that works for the benefits of human population using other organisms and their products. It uses bacteria to modify them in cells that produce useful products like antibiotics, hormones, vitamins, bioplastics, etc. Gene therapy involves use of bacteria to remove disease causing genes from a man thus preventing the disease.