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Biotechnology

Definition:

Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof to make or modify products or processes for specific use.

Source: MA  Glossary

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Examples of biotechnology include traditional applications such as the making of bread, cheese, wine, and beer, and more modern ones such as cell culture, genetically modified foods or cloning plants and animals.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Clones - Fermentation - Genetic Engineering - Yeast

Translation(s):

Español: Biotecnología
Français: Biotechnologie
Nederlands: Biotechnologie

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