Question

The proper definition of biotechnology is

• A. Use of living organisms and of substances obtained from them in industry
• B. Technology used to improve species of animals
• C. Modern technology used in biological laboratories
• D. Advanced technology used in biological warfare

Answer 1

The correct option is A Use of living organisms and of substances obtained from them in industry

Biotechnology is the broad area of biology involving living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use" (UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Art. 2). Depending on the tools and applications, it often overlaps with the (related) fields of molecular biology, bio-engineering, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, molecular engineering, etc. For thousands of years, humankind has used biotechnology in agriculture, food production, and medicine. The term is largely believed to have been coined in 1919 by Hungarian engineer Károly Ereky. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, biotechnology has expanded to include new and diverse sciences such as genomics, recombinant gene techniques, applied immunology, and development of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic tests.

So the correct option is 'use of living organisms and of substances obtained from them in industry'.