LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Artificial selection, genetic engineering, and cloning are examples of biotechnology. Which phrase best defines biotechnology?
A
the application of living things and biological processes
B
the application of living things and biological processes
C
the process of creating a genetically identical organism, cell, or piece of genetic material
D
the use of computer and other electronic devices in the field of biology .
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Artificial selection is not an example of biotechnology. Artificial selection does not directly change a single organism’s DNA. Artificial selection is used to make genetically identical copies of an organisms, cell, or piece of genetic material.

Detailed explanation-2: -The science that involves using living organisms to produce needed materials.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biotechnology is the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products. The most prominent approach used is genetic engineering, which enables scientists to tailor an organism’s DNA at will.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biotechnology is the use of biology to develop new products, methods and organisms intended to improve human health and society. Biotechnology, often referred to as biotech, has existed since the beginning of civilization with the domestication of plants, animals and the discovery of fermentation.

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