biotechnology
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, cells, or biological systems to develop products and technologies that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. It is widely applied in fields like medicine, agriculture, and environmental science to solve complex problems such as disease treatment and food scarcity.
Examples
3 of 5Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.
Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.
The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.
The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.
I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.
I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break the word into parts: 'Bio' means life, and 'technology' means tools. It is literally 'using life as a tool'.
Quick Quiz
The new research lab is dedicated to ________ to help find a cure for rare genetic diseases.
Correct!
The correct answer is: biotechnology
Examples
Many new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.
everydayMany new skincare products use biotechnology to create more effective and sustainable ingredients.
The government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.
formalThe government has significantly increased funding for biotechnology research to address global food security issues.
I heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.
informalI heard that biotechnology is the reason why we have those new plant-based burgers that taste like real meat.
Biotechnology plays a crucial role in modern pharmacology, particularly in the synthesis of insulin and vaccines.
academicBiotechnology plays a crucial role in modern pharmacology, particularly in the synthesis of insulin and vaccines.
Venture capitalists are pouring record amounts of capital into the biotechnology sector this year.
businessVenture capitalists are pouring record amounts of capital into the biotechnology sector this year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
cutting-edge biotechnology
cutting-edge biotechnology
the biotechnology revolution
the biotechnology revolution
ethical implications of biotechnology
ethical implications of biotechnology
Often Confused With
Biotechnology specifically focuses on cellular and biomolecular processes, while bioengineering is a broader term for applying engineering principles to biology and medicine.
Biology is the general study of living organisms, whereas biotechnology is the practical application of biological knowledge to create products.
Usage Notes
The word is often used as a mass noun (uncountable) when referring to the field as a whole. In professional and financial contexts, it is very frequently abbreviated to 'biotech'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat 'biotechnology' as a countable noun ('a biotechnology'); however, it should be treated as an uncountable field of study or an adjective (biotech industry).
Memory Tip
Break the word into parts: 'Bio' means life, and 'technology' means tools. It is literally 'using life as a tool'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'tekhnologia' (systematic treatment).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Biotechnology is a central topic in modern ethics, particularly regarding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and human genome editing.
Quick Quiz
The new research lab is dedicated to ________ to help find a cure for rare genetic diseases.
Correct!
The correct answer is: biotechnology
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