5 Questions
What are the three critical research areas of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
Providing the best catalyst, creating optimal conditions, downstream processing technologies
Which agricultural method was successful in tripling the food supply but still insufficient to feed the growing human population?
Agro-chemical based agriculture
What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
Therapeutics, diagnostics, genetically modified crops for agriculture, processed food
What is one of the key focuses of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
Industrial scale production of biopharmaceuticals and biologicals using genetically modified organisms
What were the three options considered for increasing food production according to the text?
Agro-chemical based agriculture; organic agriculture; genetically engineered crop-based agriculture
Study Notes
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
Test your knowledge on biotechnological applications in agriculture, medicine, transgenic animals, and ethical issues. This quiz covers the industrial scale production of biopharmaceuticals and biologicals using genetically modified organisms.
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