Biopiracy is the term sometimes used to refer to:
A)the use of recombinant DNA by large multinational corporations that dominate the pharmaceutical,seed,and agrochemical industries
B)genetic pollution
C)the theft of patents by environmentalists
D)the patenting of naturally occurring DNA by large multinational corporations that dominate the pharmaceutical,seed,and agrochemical industries

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Biopiracy refers to the practice of exploiting the knowledge of indigenous peoples and traditional communities to obtain patents on biological resources, such as plants or animals, or on traditional knowledge related to their use. The patenting of naturally occurring DNA by large multinational corporations that dominate the pharmaceutical, seed, and agrochemical industries is a common example of biopiracy. This practice is controversial because it can lead to the exploitation of indigenous peoples' knowledge and resources without proper compensation or recognition.

Biopiracy Is the Term Sometimes Used to Refer To