Question

Which of the following two statements describe benefits of biotechnology in medicine?

- using stem cells to treat diseases
- using antibiotics to treat infection
- diagnosing genetic diseases
- producing antibodies such as antitoxins
- curing diseases such as smallpox

Answer 1

The correct answer is A and C.

Answer 2

Biotechnology has made huge leaps in the field of medicine. Stem cells were already used to treat diseases and genetic diseases are diagnosed through it. Through genetic engineering, a gene or a genome was used to cure unhealthy cells that may caused by viruses and pathogens.