Biotechnology: A Multidisciplinary Field
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What is the core principle of biotechnology?

  • Creating artificial organisms from scratch
  • Harnessing biological systems and organisms to perform specific tasks or produce valuable substances (correct)
  • Utilizing mechanical systems to manipulate biological processes
  • Modifying the chemical makeup of organisms to achieve desired outcomes
  • Who first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?

  • Robert Koch
  • Károly Ereky (correct)
  • Alexander Fleming
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?

  • Tissue culture (correct)
  • Fermentation
  • Genetic engineering
  • Cloning
  • What is one of the key techniques used in biotechnology to modify the genetic makeup of organisms?

    <p>Genetic engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of substances can be produced using fermentation in biotechnology?

    <p>Beer, wine, and cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of biotechnology?

    <p>Utilization of living organisms for products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following techniques allows scientists to modify the genetic makeup of organisms?

    <p>Inserting genes from one organism into another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of fermentation in biotechnology?

    <p>Generation of a wide range of products like beer and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Károly Ereky first use the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?

    <p>To indicate the production of products from raw materials using living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome achieved through the use of tissue culture in biotechnology?

    <p>Growth of cells and tissues for research and medical purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique in biotechnology involves the insertion of genes from one organism into another to achieve desired outcomes?

    <p>Genetic modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of biotechnology?

    <p>Modifying the genetic makeup of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?

    <p>Tissue culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of fermentation in biotechnology?

    <p>To produce a wide range of products such as beer and wine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?

    <p>Károly Ereky</p> Signup and view all the answers

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