Human Use of Microorganisms

Question 1

biotechnology

Answer 1

use of microorganisms to make products in industrial setting

Question 2

genetic engineering

Answer 2

area of biotechnology that alters genetics of microbes, plants and animals to create new products and genetically modified organisms

Question 3

recombinant DNA technology

Answer 3

technology, associated with genetic engineering, that changes genetic structure (DNA) of an organism to create new products, microbes, animals, plants and viruses

Question 4

bioremediation

Answer 4

introducing microbes into the environment to reduce or degrade pollutants, industrial wastes, household garbage and restore stability