What is biotechnology? What are the advantages and two limitations of biotechnology?

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7 years ago
At its the simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology - biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 y

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Akansha Goyal
7 years ago
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring by-products. Advantage:- The course is beneficial as it provides opportunities to the candidates for becoming research scientist who

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