Question

The proper definition of biotechnology is
(a) Use of living organisms and of substances obtained from them in industry
(b) Technology used to improve species of animals
(c) Modern technology used in biological laboratories
(d) Advanced technology used in biological warfare

Answer 1

Biotechnology is technology which uses biological systems, living organisms or part of this to develop and to create new products.It can also be defined as to harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products so that we can improve our lives as well as health condition of our planet.

Complete answer:
- Use of living organisms and of substances obtained from them in industry-Biotechnology is the broad area of biology involving living systems and organisms to develop or make products.It totally depends upon the tools and applications, it most of the time coincide with the fields of molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, molecular engineering,and many other etc. For thousands of years, humans have used biotechnology in different fields such as agriculture, food production, and medicine. The term is very much believed to have been coined in 1919 by famous Hungarian engineer Károly Ereky. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, biotechnology has grown to new levels that include new and diverse sciences such as genomics, recombinant gene techniques, applied immunology, and development of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic tests.
So the correct option is a
- Technology used to improve species of animals-It is a method of protecting various species of animals so that it can be preserved for a long time.This is an incorrect option.
- Modern technology used in biological laboratories-It is the branch of medical science responsible for performing laboratory investigations relating to diagnosis,treatment and prevention of disease.This is an incorrect option
- Advanced technology used in biological warfare-It is also known as germ warfare it is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria,viruses and fungi with the intent to kill animals or plants.This is an incorrect option

Note: Biotechnology has most uses in four fields such as in industry, including health care, agriculture, non-food (industrial) uses of crops and other products (e.g. biodegradable plastics, vegetable oil, biofuels), and environmental etc.