Biotechnology is a broad field that uses biological systems, organisms, or derivatives thereof, to develop or create different types of products.
Think of biotechnology as a master chef who can take basic ingredients (like cells and DNA) and combine them in innovative ways to create new dishes (products).
Genetic Engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. It's like editing the code of a software program to change its functions.
Cloning: A method used to create copies of biological entities such as genes, cells or entire organisms. Like photocopying a document.
Bioinformatics: An interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. It’s like being a detective who uses computer science to solve biology-related mysteries.
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