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Question
Write two uses of biotechnology related to human health.
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Solution
Use of biotechnology related to human health:
A) In order to prevent various diseases, vaccines are produced artificially by biotechnology.
B) Biotechnology is useful for production of hormones like insulin, somatotropin and blood clotting factors.
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