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Which of the following statements most accurately highlights Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s contribution to India’s biotechnology sector?

  1. AShe established India’s first private biotech firm, Biocon Limited.Correct answer
  2. BShe co-founded the IT company Infosys.
  3. CShe designed India’s first genome sequencing project.
  4. DShe pioneered nanomedicine research in India.
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A. She established India’s first private biotech firm, Biocon Limited.

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Limited, one of India’s leading biotechnology companies.

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