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Grade 9 Biotechnology and Genetics Notes by Mohammed Helmy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses biotechnology and genetic engineering. It defines biotechnology as using biological organisms for industrial purposes, while genetic engineering involves transferring genes between unrelated species. Bacteria are useful for biotechnology due to traits like rapid reproduction, ability to produce proteins, and not raising ethical concerns. Examples of biotech applications provided include using yeast for anaerobic respiration to produce ethanol, a biofuel, and using the enzyme pectinase
- Author
- Mohammed Helmy
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- EN