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What is the definition of biotechnology?
Can success in the biotech industry be achieved by only studying biology?
What were the origins of 'biotechnology' around 1750 BC primarily related to?
During the early 20th century, how was biotechnology primarily used during the first World War?
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What is one example of a biotechnology application mentioned in the text?
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In what way does biotechnology relate to the production of beer and wine?
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What is the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?
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Who conducted the first genetic engineering experiment?
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What are zebrafish commonly used for in scientific research?
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What did the United States Supreme Court rule in the 1980s regarding genetically modified microorganisms?
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What was the significance of Paul Berg's experiments in gene splicing?
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What was one of the key achievements of the Human Genome Project?
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What did the Casper zebrafish result from?
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What is whole-genome shotgun sequencing used for?
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