The field of biological research in which biologists are attempting to create a living cell in the laboratory, essentially from scratch is known as __________. More modestly, this branch of biology also has a goal of developing novel life forms, beginning with existing organisms, that have a unique value in medicine, industry or in cleaning up the environment.

A) megalomeniacal biology
B) industrial biology
C) synthetic biology
D) production-grade biology
E) pharmaceuical biology


Ans: C) synthetic biology

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