Question

define biotechnology.Discuss the areas of study which can be included in biotechnology.​

Answer 1

Answer:

BIOTECHNOLOGY

• The branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes.
• It is also called as biotech.
• Use of biotech in agriculture is green biotech.
• Use of biotech in medicine is red biotech.
• Use of biotech in Marine science / environmental science is blue biotech.

Role of biotech in agriculture

• Use of genetically modified crops to increase the nutritional quality of food.
• Use of biofertiliser and biopesticides.

Role of biotech in medicine

• Formation of genetically engineered insulin.
• Gene therapy

It is used to cure some genetically disorder.

• Molecular diagnosis.

With the help of molecular diagnostic methods early detection of disease can be possible as compare to conventional methods (blood test, urine test or serum analysis).

• Transgenic animals.