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What is one key objective of green biotechnologies?

Reduce crop diversity
Lower the costs of traditional farming methods
Increase dependency on mechanical innovations
Enhance food quality (correct)

Which of the following is a disadvantage of green biotechnologies?

Pest and disease resistance
Improved crop productivity
Potential negative impacts on human health (correct)
Reduced malnutrition

What is an application of yellow biotechnologies?

Production of biofuels
Development of transgenic species
Construction of artificial organs
Wastewater treatment (correct)

Red biotechnologies are primarily concerned with...

<p>Research and production of pharmaceutical products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes blue biotechnologies?

<p>Production of bioactive compounds from marine life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Green Biotechnology

Applying biotechnology to the agricultural sector to improve food production and reduce reliance on chemicals. This includes genetically modified crops, enhancing land efficiency, and developing transgenic animals.

White Biotechnology

Using biological systems to create or modify materials. This includes producing biofuels, biomaterials like plastics, and chemicals.

Red Biotechnology

Using living organisms to develop vaccines, antibiotics, and other pharmaceuticals. It also includes regenerative therapies and creating artificial organs.