Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Cell Biology and Biotechnology5 Marks
Question
Which products produced through biotechnology do you use in your daily life?
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Answer
The simplest use of biotechnology that we practice at home is making curd and buttermilk.
The primary type of biotechnology is used in the process of fermentation while making food stuffs, like bread, idli-dosa, dhokla, etc.
Nowadays, different types of cheese, paneer, yoghurt, energy drinks, etc. are produced with the help of biotechnology. We are consuming these in our daily life.
Seedless grapes, papaya, and watermelons are available in the market these days.
Violet cabbage, yellow capsicum and exotic vegetables used for salad are also biotechnology products.
The vaccines, antibiotics and the injections of human insulin are in regular use in many house-holds.
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