Which one among the following biotechnologies is applied to manufacture pharmaceutical products such as insulin, antibiotics and vaccines ?

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points

Red Biotechnology:

• This branch of biotechnology is primarily focused on medical and pharmaceutical applications.
• It involves the development and manufacturing of drugs, vaccines, antibiotics, and other therapeutic products.
• Red biotechnology harnesses genetic engineering, cell culture, and other biotechnological techniques to create products like insulin, antibiotics, and vaccines.
• Explanation:
• Medical Biotechnology:
  • Red biotechnology plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry, particularly in the production of recombinant proteins such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies for targeted therapies, and various vaccines to prevent infectious diseases.
• Insulin Production: For example, insulin used in the treatment of diabetes is produced using genetically modified bacteria or yeast through recombinant DNA technology, a key aspect of red biotechnology.
• Hence, option 2 is correct.

Additional Information

• Other Biotechnology Branches:
  • White Biotechnology focuses on industrial processes and the production of biochemicals.
  • Green Biotechnology is related to agricultural applications.
  • Blue Biotechnology deals with marine and aquatic applications.