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Background:

Biotechnology allows the use of living organisms or their processesfor human needs or purposes. Currently, this topic includes suchgeneral examples as cloning, stem cells (adult, umbilical cord, andembryonic), DNA fingerprinting, biological warfare, bioremediation,genetically modified organisms, vaccines, and transgenic plants andanimals to name a few. In this assignment, you will explorespecific examples of biotechnology applications.

Assignment details:

Research how a SPECIFIC biotechnology application within the aboveGENERAL examples (or ones not listed above) is used today. Example:Insulin production in bacteria is an example under the generaltopic of recombinant organisms.

What specific biotechnology application did you choose?
Briefly describe this biotechnology application. How is itdone?
Based upon the definition of biotechnology in the assignment,describe how your biotechnology application is an example ofbiotechnology.
What benefits are derived from this application?
Are there any concerns or negative impacts associated with this useof biotechnology? Why or why not?

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Jean Keeling
Jean KeelingLv2
29 Sep 2019

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