NEETZoologyBiotechnology - Principles and Processes
What is the main purpose of bioprocess engineering?
Options
- AAltering the chemistry of genetic material
- BMaintaining a sterile environment for microbe growth
- CSequencing DNA and RNA
- DMapping genomes
Correct answer
B. Maintaining a sterile environment for microbe growth
Step-by-step solution
Two core techniques that enabled birth of modern biotechnology are: >(i) Genetic engineering:: Techniques to alter the chemistry of genetic material (DNA and RNA), to introduce these into host organisms and thus change the phenotype of the host organism. >(ii) Bioprocess engineering: Maintenance of sterile (microbial contamination-free) ambience in chemical engineering processes to enable growth of only the desired microbe/eukaryotic cell in large quantities for the manufacture of biotechnological products like ant