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Question
Define Biotechnology?
Solution
Biotechnology is a field that applies scientific and engineering principles to biological systems, organisms, or derivatives to develop products and processes for specific applications. This involves manipulating living organisms or their components at the cellular and molecular levels to produce goods or provide services, such as in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
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