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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)

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The correct Answer is:
D
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 (service) 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.
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