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Biotechnology Basics Quiz
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Biotechnology Basics Quiz

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What is the core principle of biotechnology?

  • Harnessing biological systems and organisms to perform specific tasks (correct)
  • Creating new genetic makeup for organisms
  • Developing new technologies for medical purposes
  • Using chemical reactions to produce valuable substances
  • Who first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Károly Ereky (correct)
  • Alexander Fleming
  • Gregor Mendel
  • What is the key technique used in biotechnology to modify genetic makeup?

  • Genetic engineering (correct)
  • Tissue culture
  • Hybridization
  • Fermentation
  • Which technique is used 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 one of the applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

    <p>Life-saving drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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