What is mainly included under biotechnology?

1.	What is mainly included under biotechnology?
Answer» Biotechnology includes the following main areas: Abilities of microbes are used in producing yoghurt from milk and making alcohol from molasses. Production of antibiotics and vaccines, etc. is carried out by with the help of specific cells using their productivity. Bio-molecules like DNA and proteins are used for human welfare. By performing gene manipulation, plants, animals and products of desired quality are produced. Genetically modified bacteria are used to produce human hormones such as Human Growth Hormone and insulin. Tissue culture is a non-genetic technique which is used for production of new cells or tissues. Hybrid seeds are also produced in a similar way.

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Biotechnology includes the following main areas:

Abilities of microbes are used in producing yoghurt from milk and making alcohol from molasses.
Production of antibiotics and vaccines, etc. is carried out by with the help of specific cells using their productivity.
Bio-molecules like DNA and proteins are used for human welfare.
By performing gene manipulation, plants, animals and products of desired quality are produced. Genetically modified bacteria are used to produce human hormones such as Human Growth Hormone and insulin.
Tissue culture is a non-genetic technique which is used for production of new cells or tissues. Hybrid seeds are also produced in a similar way.

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