2024 · Q21
Which one among the following biotechnologies is applied to manufacture pharmaceutical products such as insulin, antibiotics and vaccines?
general-sciencebiotech-environment-science
- AWhite Biotechnology
- BRed Biotechnology
- CGreen Biotechnology
- DBlue Biotechnology
Explanation
Red biotechnology is the branch applied to medicine and pharmaceuticals, covering the production of insulin, antibiotics, vaccines, and other therapeutic products through genetic engineering and cell culture. White biotechnology is industrial (enzymes, biofuels), green biotechnology is agricultural (GM crops), and blue biotechnology is marine-based. Since the question concerns pharmaceutical products, red biotechnology is the answer.