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Biotechnology has emerged as a critical field that utilizes biological processes for industrial and medical applications.
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Biotechnology has emerged as a critical field that utilizes biological processes for industrial and medical applications. Through genetic engineering, scientists can modify organisms to enhance desirable traits, such as increased crop yield or resistance to pests. In medicine, biotechnology plays a vital role in the development of vaccines and therapeutic treatments, including personalized medicine tailored to individual genetic profiles. As this field advances, it raises important ethical considerations regarding genetic modification and its long-term impacts on ecosystems and human health.
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Biotechnology involves the use of biological systems to develop products.
Genetic engineering can enhance crop yield and pest resistance.
Personalized medicine is tailored to an individual's genetic makeup.
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1 of 2What is one application of biotechnology in agriculture?
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