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What is the core principle of biotechnology?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What are some applications of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
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