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What are the three critical research areas of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
What are the three critical research areas of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
- Developing new organisms, improving agricultural practices, enhancing food processing
- Providing the best catalyst, creating optimal conditions, downstream processing technologies (correct)
- Maximizing crop yield, minimizing resource usage, optimizing food production
- Enhancing organism growth, optimizing environmental conditions, improving genetic diversity
Which agricultural method was successful in tripling the food supply but still insufficient to feed the growing human population?
Which agricultural method was successful in tripling the food supply but still insufficient to feed the growing human population?
- Organic agriculture
- Sustainable agriculture
- Genetically engineered crop-based agriculture
- Agro-chemical based agriculture (correct)
What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
- Therapeutics, diagnostics, genetically modified crops for agriculture, processed food (correct)
- Transportation, communication, entertainment
- Industrial manufacturing, energy production, construction materials
- Mining, metallurgy, chemical synthesis
What is one of the key focuses of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key focuses of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
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What were the three options considered for increasing food production according to the text?
What were the three options considered for increasing food production according to the text?
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Biotechnology Research Areas
- Three critical research areas of biotechnology: agriculture, medicine, and bioremediation
Increase in Food Production
- Traditional agricultural method was successful in tripling food supply but still insufficient to feed the growing human population
- Three options considered for increasing food production: traditional agriculture, genetic engineering, and biotechnology
Applications of Biotechnology
- Applications of biotechnology: medicine, diagnostics, and genetically engineered crops for agriculture
Focus of Biotechnology
- One of the key focuses of biotechnology: to increase food production to feed the growing human population
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