What is biopiracy?
AUnauthorised use of bio-resources
BIllegal release of GM crops
CTheft of laboratory samples
DSmuggling of endangered fauna
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Unauthorised use of bio-resources
Biopiracy is the use of bio-resources by companies without authorisation from the countries concerned.
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