Title: Define biotechnology.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Technology Education (21999) > Section: Exploring Foundations in Biotechnology

Definition may include that provided by Merriam-Webster: the manipulation of living organisms or their components to produce useful products such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the origin of the word biotechnology?
- What is the main component used for biotechnology?
- What is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)? What are genes?

Teacher Resource:

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)