Question

what is old and modern biotechnology ? plz give ANSWER fastly

Answer 1

Old Biotechnology (Traditional Biotechnology):

Microorganisms were first used to produce some organic compounds like citric acid. They were also used to produce antibodies. The levels of production of penicillin yield has been improved But the types of products are not changed. They remain the same as those obtained from the natural strains/cell lines. In all these processes, only the natural capabilities of the organisms and cells are exploited. These activities are called old biotechnology.

Modern Biotechnology:

Human insulin is also produced from a transgenic Escherichia coli stain that contains and expresses the insulin gene. Proteins produced by transgenes are called recombinant proteins. The production technologies based on genetic engineering are termed as modern biotechnology. It developed during 1970.

Answer 2

in ancient time there was no dam nor hydro power plant but now hydro power plant is there wind mill also this technology known as bio technology