Biotechnology includes which of the following?
(a) Invitro fertilization leading to test tube baby
(b) Developing a DNA vaccine
(c) Correcting a defective gene

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Detailed Solution

Biotechnology includes applications in medicine, agriculture, genetics, and many other areas. The options provided represent different aspects of biotechnology:

(a) In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical technique that falls under the umbrella of biotechnology as it involves manipulating human reproductive processes outside the body, leading to the birth of "test tube babies."

(b) Developing a DNA vaccine is a biotechnological approach that involves using DNA-based techniques to create vaccines for various diseases.

(c) Correcting a defective gene is a part of gene therapy, a branch of biotechnology that aims to treat genetic disorders by modifying or replacing defective genes.

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