Question

biology nord ic qtr b continuous learning center - credit bearing (tutor) applications of dna technology defining biotechnology which of these statements correctly defines biotechnology? a field of biology in which microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms are studied the process of cutting dna into fragments and inserting the fragments with a desired gene into another organism of the same or different species a field of biology that uses genetic engineering to produce crops, pharmaceuticals, and enzymes for use in industry and manufacturing processes the process of analyzing dna samples to identify individuals

Explanation:

Biotechnology is a branch of biology that applies genetic - engineering techniques to produce various products like crops, pharmaceuticals, and enzymes for industrial and manufacturing processes. The first option describes microbiology, the second is a part of genetic engineering techniques, and the fourth is about DNA fingerprinting.

Answer:

a field of biology that uses genetic engineering to produce crops, pharmaceuticals, and enzymes for use in industry and manufacturing processes