List and describe some of the major areas of biotechnology.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: the study and manipulation of living things or their component molecules, cells, tissues, or organs
Industrial Biotechnology. ... Industrial or 'white' biotechnology uses enzymes and. micro-organisms to make biobased products in sectors such as chemicals
Strength Fibres. ... will increase in importance in future
Biofuels. ... a fuel derived directly from living matter
Healthcare organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

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