Difference between revisions of "Biotechnology and genetic engineering"

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|'''Biotechnology:''' the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products. The most prominent area of biotechnology is the production of therapeutic proteins and other drugs through genetic engineering.   
|'''Biotechnology:''' the use of science and engineering together with biological agents to provide industrial products and services.   


'''Genetic engineering:''' all modern molecular biology techniques used to isolate, manipulate and transfer genes from one organism to another in order to create novel traits in plants, animals, bacteria and fungi.
'''Genetic engineering:''' all modern molecular biology techniques used to isolate, manipulate and transfer genes from one organism to another in order to create novel traits in plants, animals, bacteria and fungi.
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Latest revision as of 10:21, 22 February 2022

Biotechnology and genetic engineering Biotechnology: the use of science and engineering together with biological agents to provide industrial products and services.

Genetic engineering: all modern molecular biology techniques used to isolate, manipulate and transfer genes from one organism to another in order to create novel traits in plants, animals, bacteria and fungi.