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What is Biotechnology?

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What is Biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the branch of science that uses living organisms, cells, or their parts to make useful products or improve existing processes for the benefit of humans.

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Chapter 8: Cell Biology and Biotechnology - Solve the following subquestions [Page 26]

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 8 Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Solve the following subquestions | Q 2. (i) | Page 26
SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 8 Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Answer the following questions | Q 6. (i) | Page 38

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