"Biotechnology is defined by the use of knowledge about biological
processes and the properties of living beings in order to solve problems
and add value to products"
Convention about Biological Diversity of ONU
BIOTECHNOLOGY
KNOWLEDGE: Microbiology, Biochemical, Genetics, Engineering, Chemical, Computer Science.
BIOLOGIC AGENTS: Microorganism, Cell and Molecule (Enzymes, Antibody, DNA, etc.)
GOODS: Foods, Beverages, Chemical Products, Energy, Pharmaceutical Products, Fertilizing, Agricultural Chemicals, etc.
SERVICE: Water treatment, waste treatment, pollution control, pest control, etc.
Biotechnology covers different areas of knowledge that includes basic science (Biology, Molecular, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Embryology, etc.), applied science (Immunology, Chemical, Biochemical) and other technologies (Computer Science, Robotic, Process Control). The biotechnological products, among others are: foods (bread, alcoholic beverages, protein), insulin, vaccines, drugs, reagents and diagnostic tests, biodegradable plastics, biofuels, fertilizers and agricultural defensives, agricultural and industrial cleaner processes, methods of environment bioremediation and waste treatment.