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What is the core principle of biotechnology?
What is the core principle of biotechnology?
- Harnessing biological systems and organisms to perform specific tasks (correct)
- Growing cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes
- Modifying the genetic makeup of organisms for desired outcomes
- Producing a wide range of products through fermentation
Who first used the term 'biotechnology' and in what context?
Who first used the term 'biotechnology' and in what context?
- Louis Pasteur in 1857, describing the process of fermentation
- Gregor Mendel in 1865, explaining the principles of genetics
- Károly Ereky in 1919, referring to the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms (correct)
- Robert Koch in 1882, discussing the use of bacteria in disease control
What is one of the key techniques used in biotechnology?
What is one of the key techniques used in biotechnology?
- Selective breeding to enhance desirable traits in organisms
- Cloning to produce genetically identical organisms
- Mutation breeding to induce mutations in organisms
- Genetic engineering to modify the genetic makeup of organisms (correct)
Which of the following is an application of biotechnology?
Which of the following is an application of biotechnology?
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What does tissue culture allow researchers to do?
What does tissue culture allow researchers to do?
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What did Károly Ereky refer to when he first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
What did Károly Ereky refer to when he first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
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What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in biotechnology?
What is the primary purpose of genetic engineering in biotechnology?
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What is the main purpose of tissue culture in the field of biotechnology?
What is the main purpose of tissue culture in the field of biotechnology?
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Which process is used to produce a wide range of products such as beer, wine, and cheese in biotechnology?
Which process is used to produce a wide range of products such as beer, wine, and cheese in biotechnology?
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What is the core principle of biotechnology as described in the text?
What is the core principle of biotechnology as described in the text?
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