Which of the following is/are true?
$I$. Biowar is the use of biological weapons against humans and/or their crops and animals.
$II$. Bioethics is the unauthorized use of bioresources and traditional knowledge related to bioresources for commercial benefits.
$III$. Biopatent is exploitation of bioresources of other nations without proper authorization.

  • A
    $II$ only
  • B
    $I$ only
  • C
    $I$ and $II$
  • D
    $I$ and $III$

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Statement $I$: The Indian Government has set up $\text{GEAC}$ which will make decisions regarding the validity of $\text{GM}$ research.
Statement $II$: Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by native people.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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$A$ : Some nations are developing laws to prevent unauthorised exploitation of their bioresources and traditional knowledge.
$R$ : Brazzein,a protein obtained from a West African plant,was isolated,sequenced,and patented in $U.S.A.$

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