Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organisations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called

Use of bioresources by multinational companies and organisations without authorisation from the concerned country and its people is called
A Biodegradation
B Biopiracy
C Bio-infringement
D Bioexploitation

Explanation

Unauthorised use of bioresources without compensation is biopiracy.

Detailed Solution

Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bioresources by multinational companies and other organisations without proper authorisation from the countries and people concerned, without compensatory payment (NCERT definition).

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