Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1+1)

1.1.2.1. Biotechnology

It is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services. It involves the use of microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, or biological substances, such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Using bacteria that feed on hydrocarbons to clean up an oil spill is one example of biotechnology.