Question

Define biotechnology. Give any three application of it?

Answer 1

Definition:

Biotechnology refers to the development and utilization of biological forms, products or processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life.

Applications of Biotechnology:

1. Plant biotechnology: Plant cell and tissue culture, GM crops, markerassisted selection 
2. Industrial biotechnology: Enzyme biotechnology, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, metabolomics
3. Genomics: Whole genome sequencing, gene function, reverse genetics, bioinformatics