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Biotechnology

Biotechnology allows us to use living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes.

Research how biotechnology is used today. Describe one use of biotechnology, answering the following questions:

What biotechnology application did you choose?
Briefly describe this process or application.
What benefits are derived from this?
Are there any concerns or negative impacts associated with this use of biotechnology? Why or why not?
Each person in the class should choose a DIFFERENT biotechnology application. Read other students’ posts to see what they have selected before posting.  


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This solution chooses a biotechnology application and then describes the process, application, benefits and negative impacts of the application.

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