What is biotechnology?
BIO- refers to life, of living things
TECHNOLOGY – refers to applying scientific knowledge for practical use
A SIMPLE DEFINITION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Using modern technology to change existing or create new living organisms
A BETTER DEFINITION
Using modern technology to change or modify the biological structure of living organisms or to create new organisms for specific uses
A MORE COMPLETE DEFINITION
Using modern technology to change or modify, with the goal of improving, the biological structure of living organisms or to create new organisms, for specific positive uses and/or to provide beneficial processes, products, or services to consumers/businesses/society
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