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What is biotechnology?
A
methods using electromagnetic waves and ultrasonics to diagnose diseases and injuries.
B
a method designers use to record observations of present conditions.
C
the flow of electrons in one direction through a conductor.
D
Using biological agents in processes to produce good or services.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology-biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biotechnology uses living cells to develop or manipulate products for specific purposes, such as genetically modified foods.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three important techniques of biotechnology are: (1) Recombinant DNA Technology (Genetic Engineering) (2) Plant Tissue Culture and (3) Transgenic (Genetically Modified Organisms).

Detailed explanation-4: -[Biotechnology is] “the application of biological organisms, systems, or processes to manufacturing or service industries” (9). [Biotechnology is] “the utilization of a biological pro-cess, be it via microbial, plant or animal cells, or their constituents, to provide goods and services” (11).

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