Biotechnology: Origins and History
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Who first coined the term 'biotechnology'?

  • Karl Ereky (correct)
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Charles Darwin
  • Gregor Mendel

    • In which state did modern biotechnology start in the 1970s?

  • Texas
  • California (correct)
  • Florida
  • New York

    • Which of the following is an example of White Biotechnology?

  • Manufacturing laundry detergents with biological methods (correct)
  • Developing new antibiotics
  • Growing genetically modified crops
  • Building skyscrapers

    • What is Blue Biotechnology mainly focused on?

    <p>Living aquatic organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the basic applications of biotechnology is using yeast. What is one common use of yeast mentioned in the text?

    <p>Making bread rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Bioproduction from aquatic biomass' is associated with which field of biotechnology?

    <p>Blue Biotechnology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Green Biotechnology?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area does Red Biotechnology primarily cover?

    <p>Medicine and pharmaceutical products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drug production in the context of biotechnology?

    <p>Insulin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Health Biotechnology?

    <p>Gene therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main study of Pharmacogenomics?

    <p>Drug response based on genetic makeup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Red Biotechnology, what is the purpose of gene therapy?

    <p>Prevention &amp; control of diseases like hemophilia and cystic fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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