Question

What are the two views does the definition of Biotechnology encompass?

• A. Medical biotechnology and Agricultural biotechnology
• B. Traditional biotechnology and Modern molecular biotechnology
• C. Blue biotechnology and Red biotechnology
• D. Green biotechnology and Animal biotechnology

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Traditional biotechnology and Modern molecular biotechnology

• The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) has given a definition of biotechnology that encompasses both traditional view and modern molecular biotechnology.

• Traditional biotechnology is mainly based on fermentation technology using micro-organisms.

• Modern biotechnology is a combination of biology and production technology based on genetic engineering.