Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2019 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

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

A
Biowar
B
Bioweapon
C
Biopiracy
D
Bioethics

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Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation from the countries and people concerned without compensatory payment. In biowar/warfare disease-producing microorganism, toxins, or organic biocides e,g, Bacillus anthracis or Yersinia pestis are used to destroy, injure or immobilize livestock, vegetation, or human life. Bioweapon involves the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and fungi with the intent to kill human, animal or plant, Bioethics is the study of the ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.

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