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What is the main difference between traditional biotechnology and modern biotechnology?
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Options:
  • A Traditional biotechnology uses live organisms, while modern biotechnology uses physical processes
  • B Modern biotechnology uses genetically modified organisms, while traditional biotechnology does not
  • C Traditional biotechnology does not use natural science, while modern biotechnology does
  • D None of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Modern biotechnology uses genetically modified organisms, while traditional biotechnology does not
In the modern sense, biotechnology refers to processes that use genetically modified organisms, while in the traditional sense, biotechnology includes the use of live organisms or enzymes from organisms to produce products and processes useful to humans.

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