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Biotechnology : has it helped the developed world?
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Biotechnology : has it helped the developed world? The advanced breakthrough of biotechnology has meant many changes to the world. The more complex knowledge of molecular biology and DNA technology has meant new and improved proteins, the production of DNA tracers and antibodies, and even cloning. Biotechnology could therefore potentially be extremely useful to the developed world:- Genetic engineering This is "the manipulation of an organism's genetic material to modify the proteins it produces" (aids.hallym.ac.kr/dict/q.html.) Recombinant DNA technology is used to combine DNA from one organism with that of another so the desired traits can be used. Genetically modified crops This piece of modern technology allows scientists to create a variety of hybrid plants, e.g. those that are herbicide tolerant; resistant to pests; produce high yields; vaccines and nutrients etc. The production of all these plants does the environment a great deal of good; reducing the usage of chemical pesticides which in turn could...
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