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Biotechnology: History and Principles

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What is the core principle of biotechnology?

Utilizing natural sciences and engineering sciences for product application

Modifying the genetic makeup of organisms for desired outcomes

Harnessing biological systems and organisms to perform specific tasks (correct)

Producing products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms

Which technique in biotechnology allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?

Genetic engineering

Fermentation

Cellular reprogramming

Tissue culture (correct)

Who first used the term 'biotechnology' and in what context?

Louis Pasteur in 1857, to describe the study of microorganisms

Gregor Mendel in 1866, to explain genetic inheritance

Károly Ereky in 1919, to refer to the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms (correct)

Robert Hooke in 1665, to define cells in living organisms

What is one of the key techniques used in biotechnology that allows scientists to modify the genetic makeup of organisms?

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What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

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Biotechnology: History and Principles

Choose a study mode

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Questions and Answers

What is the core principle of biotechnology?

Which technique in biotechnology allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?

Who first used the term 'biotechnology' and in what context?

What is one of the key techniques used in biotechnology that allows scientists to modify the genetic makeup of organisms?

What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

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