Biotechnology - living organisms and DNA are tools

Biotechnology

- The use of biological processes, organisms, or systems (including microorganisms, plant cells or animal cells) to create products that are necessary for us and that can improve the quality of our life.

Gene-technology = genetic manipulation of microorganisms

- Isolating and mapping DNA, modifying and changing genes, cutting and transferring genes from an organism to another and taking advantage of natural genetic variation