NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
Use of bioresources by multinational
companies and organisations without
authorisation from the concerned country and
its people is called
- Abio-infringement
- Bbiodegradation
- Cbiopiracy
- Dbioexploitation
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Correct answer: C
Biopiracy refers to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organizations without proper authorization from the countries and people concerned.
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