Q.2ย Since when have humans been using microorganisms? Answer: Humans began using microorganisms as early as 4000 BC for making wine, vinegar, cheese, yogurt etc. Some of these processes have become a part of every home that we may even hesitate to refer them as biotechnology.
Q.1 Define biotechnology? Explain its background. Answer: Definition: Biotechnology is defined as the use of living organisms in processes for the manufacture of useful products or for services. Background (a) Old Biotechnology Although the term biotechnology is new, the discipline itself is very old. Fermentation and other such processes which are based on the natural …
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Unit 17 Biotechnology Long Questions Q.1 Define biotechnology? Explain its background. Q.2 Since when have humans been using microorganisms? Q.3 What do you know about Dolly? Q.4 Write down scope and importance of biotechnology in three different fields. Q.5 What is Fermentation and write down its types. Q.6 What are applications of fermentation in biotechnology? …