Biotechnology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001328",
  "term": "Biotechnology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services. This field integrates natural sciences and engineering sciences to develop products and technologies using living organisms or their components. Examples include genetic engineering, fermentation, and drug discovery.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 148 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biotechnology/"
}