FORESTRY
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Question
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The accidental exploitation of organisms, usually for an industrial purpose.
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The exploitation of organisms, usually for an industrial purpose.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Biotechnology is the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -White biotechnology, also known as industrial biotechnology, is biotechnology applied to industrial processes. An example is the designing of an organism to produce a useful chemical.
Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial biotechnology can produce a wide range of products (chemicals, materials, food and beverages, biofuels and biodrugs) from bio-based raw materials. It can reduce environmental impact by using biomass as an alternative to fossil resources for manufacturing bioproducts, biofuels and biopolymers.