Question

Which of the following statements describe biotechnology? Select all of the boxes that apply.

Biotechnology is a brand new science.

Biotechnology involves research.

Biotechnology is based on biology.

Answer 1

Select the last two boxes:

- Biotechnology involves research. — True.
- Biotechnology is based on biology. — True.

"Biotechnology is a brand new science." — False. (Biotech practices like fermentation and selective breeding are very old; modern molecular biotechnology is more recent but not "brand new.")