Question

Which of the following best describes biotechnology?

Options

• The study of living organisms without any practical applications

• The use of biological systems, cells, and organisms to develop useful products and services for human welfare

• The process of manufacturing chemicals through industrial methods

• The extraction of minerals from biological sources

Answer 1

Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological systems, cells, and organisms to develop useful products and services for human welfare. It encompasses the technique of improving living organisms through genetic modification and hybridization, integrating multiple biological disciplines for practical applications.