Definition of biotechnologies Biotechnologies

/bajˌowtɛˌknɑˈlʌʤiz/ - [bayowteknalujeez] -

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What does biotechnologies mean?

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Noun Plural: biotechnologies
biotechnology - the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes; "biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem"
		biotech
		molecular biology the branch of biology that studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life (and especially with their genetic role)
		bioremediation the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances
biotechnology - the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
		bioengineering, ergonomics
		applied science, engineering science, technology, engineering the practical application of science to commerce or industry

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biotechnology (Noun)
The use of living organisms especially microorganisms in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
biotechnology (Noun)
The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life science s.

biotechnology
A combination of biology and technology. It is used to describe developments in the application of biological organisms for commercial and scientific purposes.

Biotechnology is a technology or science based on biology, especially when this is used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. It is carried out by biotechnitions in a lab wearing labcoats.

Biotechnology is often used to refer to genetic engineering technology of the 21st century, however the term encompasses a wider range and history of procedures for modifying biological organisms according to the needs of humanity, going back to the initial modifications of native plants into improved food crops through artificial selection and hybridization. Bioengineering is the science upon which all Biotechnological applications are based. With the development of new approaches and modern techniques, traditional biotechnology industries are also acquiring new horizons enabling them to improve the quality of their products and increase the productivity of their systems.