CHAPTER 11

Principles and Process of Biotechnology

CHAPTER AT A GLANCE

Biotechnology involves the application of living organisms or enzymes from these organisms to create products and processes that benefit humans. The EFB has outlined a definition of biotechnology that encompasses both the conventional and modern molecular approaches, stating it as the “integration of natural science and organisms, cells, components, and molecular counterparts to develop products and services.”

Principles of Biotechnology

Among many, the two core techniques that enabled birth of modern biotechnology are:

Genetic engineering: Methods for modifying the genetic composition of DNA and RNA, enabling their incorporation into host organisms and consequently altering ...

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