Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
How many recombinant therapeutics have been used for human diseases throughout the world?
A
12
B
24
C
30
D
56
Answer
30
Explanation
Solution
About 30 recombinant therapeutics (genetically engineered or recombinant medicine) have been approved for human disease throughout the world. Out of them 12 is being marketed in India. Some of the example of recombinant therapeutics like humulin, hirudin, bovine somatotrophin and many more are used for human disease.