Discuss some examples of different fields of biotechnology and what they study (e.g., bioremediation, which is used to assist in the clean-up of chemical spills, etc.)
What will be an ideal response?
Answers can vary.
Some answers include:
• Microbial biotechnology, which is used in making food
• Animal biotechnology, which helps produce antibodies in the milk of the animal without
doing harm to the animal
• Forensic biotechnology, which is useful in solving crimes and testing paternity
• Medical biotechnology, which involves producing products to diagnose, treat, or cure a
disease
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In Patagonia, researchers found that the middle part of the intertidal zone was comprised of __________, in both exposed and protected sites.
A) bare rock B) mussels C) coralline algae D) a 50:50 mix of mussels and coralline algae
The male urethra is typically sterile
Indicate whether the statement is true or false