Question

What are the two views does the definition of Biotechnology encompass?

(a) Medical biotechnology and Agricultural biotechnology

(b) Traditional biotechnology and Modern molecular biotechnology

(c) Blue biotechnology and Red biotechnology

(d) Green biotechnology and Animal biotechnology

I have been asked this question in an interview for job.

This intriguing question originated from Principles of Biotechnology topic in chapter Biotechnology Principles and Processes of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Traditional biotechnology and Modern molecular biotechnology

To explain I would say: The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) has given a definition of biotechnology that encompasses both traditional view and modern molecular biotechnology. Traditional biotechnology is mainly based on fermentation technology using micro-organisms. Modern biotechnology is a combination of biology and production technology based on genetic engineering.