Q. Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Biofoundry’?

[A] A biological waste processing plant that converts organic waste into biofuels.

[B] A facility that automates and accelerates biological design, engineering, and testing using synthetic biology.

[C] A specialized greenhouse for cultivating genetically modified crops in controlled conditions.

[D] A natural reserve dedicated to preserving microbial biodiversity for pharmaceutical research.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – A Biofoundry is a cutting-edge facility that integrates automation, synthetic biology, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-throughput experimentation to streamline and accelerate the design, engineering, and testing of biological systems. It focuses on the Design-Build-Test-Learn (DBTL) cycle to develop innovative solutions in areas like biomanufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability. The Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) Scheme has two components in it: Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry.

Source: The Hindu

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