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What is the historical development of biotechnology, and what were its early applications?
What is the historical development of biotechnology, and what were its early applications?
The historical development of biotechnology began with zymotechnology, focusing initially on brewing techniques for beer. By World War I, it expanded to tackle larger industrial issues, and the potential of industrial fermentation gave rise to biotechnology. The oldest biotechnological processes are found in microbial fermentations, dating back to around 6000 B.C. with the preparation of beer.
What is biotechnology and how is it defined?
What is biotechnology and how is it defined?
Biotechnology is a technology that uses biological systems or principles for the betterment of humankind. It includes a variety of biological techniques and principles applied to product research and development.
What are some of the modern techniques that form the basis of modern biotechnology?
What are some of the modern techniques that form the basis of modern biotechnology?
Modern biotechnology is based on new enabling techniques of recombinant-DNA technology, often referred to as genetic engineering.
What were some of the earliest biotechnological processes and when did they originate?
What were some of the earliest biotechnological processes and when did they originate?
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In what ways did zymotechnology evolve and expand beyond its initial focus on brewing techniques?
In what ways did zymotechnology evolve and expand beyond its initial focus on brewing techniques?
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