Question

The two core techniques that enabled the birth of modern biotechnology are _____

• A. red biotechnology and green biotechnology
• B. classical and traditional biotechnology
• C. genetics and mathematics
• D. genetic engineering and maintenance of a sterile environment

Answer 1

Answer:

D. genetic engineering and maintenance of a sterile environment

• Genetic engineering and maintenance of a sterile environment are the two core techniques that gave birth to modern biotechnology.

• Genetic engineering uses techniques to alter the chemistry of genetic material and exploit them.

• While maintenance of a sterile environment enables the growth of only the desired organisms in large quantities for the manufacture of biotechnological products.