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Question
Define biotechnology? Which are the basic principles and process of biotechnology?
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Solution
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.
- Biotechnology is based on the principles of chemical engineering, genetic engineering and adequate maintenance of sterile conditions.
- Following are the processes used in biotechnology:
- Repairing of the defective genes or replacing of defective genes by healthy genes or normal genes;
- Artificially synthesizing of a totally new gene
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