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Introduction to Biotechnology
Quick questions on Traditional vs modern biotechnology: O-Level Introduction
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What is traditional biotechnology?Show answer
Traditional biotechnology uses whole living organisms in natural processes, especially fermentation, without any detailed knowledge of the biology behind them. People discovered useful microorganisms by trial and error and harnessed what they did.
What is modern biotechnology?Show answer
Modern biotechnology works at the level of genes and molecules, with a detailed understanding of DNA. It began in the second half of the twentieth century, after the structure of DNA was discovered and tools to manipulate it were developed.
What is q1?Show answer
State one example of traditional biotechnology and one of modern biotechnology. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Give the main difference between traditional and modern biotechnology. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why selective breeding is classed as traditional rather than modern biotechnology. [2 marks]
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