Biotechnology involves the use of biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to develop products and applications that benefit society.
Historical Roots:
The use of biotechnology dates back thousands of years, with practices such as fermentation and selective breeding.
Recombinant DNA Techn...
• 1.1 What Is Biotechnology and What
Does It Mean to You?
• 1.2 Types of Biotechnology
• 1.3 Biological Challenges of the 21st
Century
• 1.4 The Biotechnology Workforce
, 1.1 What Is Biotechnology and What Does It
Mean to You?
• Biotechnology – using living organisms,
or the products of living organisms, for
human benefit to make a product or solve
a problem
• Historical Examples
– Fermentation
– Selective breeding
– Use of antibiotics
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