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Biotechnology companies are interested in genetic information in order to use genectic modification to create modifications in DNA that result in new traits in an organism. For example, biotech companies have created crops that are resistant to herbicides like Glysophate, and ones that produce an insecticide within the plant itself. Pharmeceudical companies are interested in genetic information in order to use it to create new drugs.
Since patents can be obtained for the modifications, the companies make profits from them and also have the protection that for a number of years, no other company can use the patented changes.
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What are the branches of biotechnology?
The branches of biotechnology are: Red biotechnology-that is used for medical processes, like finding genetic cures by going through genomic manipulations and creating organisms to produce antibiotics.Green biotechnology- that is used in reference to agricultural processes that use biotechnology. Eg. The development of transgenic plants, need for pesticides remove etc.White biotechnology- This kind of biotechnology is used to reduce the costs for producing industrial goods that occur when traditional processes are used.Blue biotechnology- that deals with marine and aquatic usages of biotechnology,
Genetic engineering is used in the biotechnology industry to?
synthesize hormones such as insulin and human growth harmones
After doing BS biotechnology can you became a genetic engineer?
Yes, if you pursue biotech/genetics at the PG and preferably PhD level.
Where is genetic information in the nucleus stored?
Genetic information is stored in the chromosomes.
What percent of the offspring's genetic information is the same as the genetic information of the parent?
13.3
