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What is the core principle of biotechnology?
What is the core principle of biotechnology?
- Creating new organisms from scratch
- Using only natural sciences to achieve product development
- Modifying the chemical composition of raw materials
- Harnessing biological systems and organisms to perform specific tasks or produce valuable substances (correct)
Who first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
Who first used the term 'biotechnology' in 1919?
- Louis Pasteur
- Charles Darwin
- Károly Ereky (correct)
- Gregor Mendel
Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?
Which technique allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab for research and medical purposes?
- Genetic engineering
- Tissue culture (correct)
- Bioprocessing
- Fermentation
What does genetic engineering involve in biotechnology?
What does genetic engineering involve in biotechnology?
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What are some of the applications of biotechnology?
What are some of the applications of biotechnology?
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Biotechnology
- Core principle is the use of living organisms or their products to create products or processes that benefit humankind.
- Karl Ereky coined the term "biotechnology" in 1919 to describe the process of using biological organisms for industrial production of goods.
- Cell culture is a technique that allows researchers to grow cells and tissues in the lab, providing a controlled environment for research and medical applications.
- Genetic Engineering involves manipulating the genetic makeup of organisms to introduce desirable traits.
- Applications of biotechnology are vast. They encompass numerous fields like agriculture, medicine, and industry.
Applications of Biotechnology
- Agriculture: Creating pest-resistant crops, improving crop yields, and developing genetically modified foods.
- Medicine: Developing new drugs and therapies, diagnosing diseases, and producing vaccines.
- Environment: Cleaning up pollutants, and developing biofuels.
- Industry: Producing bio-based materials, creating enzymes for industrial processes, and generating bio-plastics.
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