alleryWhich set of branches of science is correctly described as being included within biotechnology?
AAstronomy, geology and meteorology studies
BCytology, biochemistry and molecular biology
CEconomics, history and civics of society
DAstrology, alchemy and palmistry
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cytology, biochemistry and molecular biology
1. Biotechnology draws on several life-science branches.
2. These include cytology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetic engineering.
3. Astronomy/geology and the social-science set deal with non-living systems or society, and the last option lists pseudosciences, so they are wrong.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 8 "Cell Biology and Biotechnology", p.100_
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