Biotechnology is the use of living things, like enzymes or cells, to create useful products or solve problems. For example, it includes using genetically modified bacteria to produce medicines like insulin, or developing genetically modified (GM) crops that are resistant to pests. Biotechnology combines biological knowledge with technology to improve human health, food production, and environmental management. In GCSE Biology, students learn how biotechnology is applied in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and waste management, and how it can involve techniques like genetic engineering.
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