General Studies III · Subtopic
Biotechnology
Official syllabus
Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
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What this covers
Biotechnology uses biological systems, organisms or components to produce knowledge, processes or products.
Key ideas
- Cells and biomolecules
- Fermentation
- Molecular tools
- Diagnostics
- Biosafety and use