Microbial biotechnology uses microorganisms like bacteria and fungi to develop useful products and processes. It is a branch of biotechnology that has been used for thousands of years in activities like food production and more recently to produce medicines and other products. Microbial biotechnology has a wide scope and can be used to develop vaccines, undertake genetic engineering, produce biofuels and more.
2. Introduction to biotechnology
Biotechnology, broadly defined, includes any technique that uses
living organisms, or parts of such organisms, to make or modify
products, to improve plants or animals, or to develop microorganisms
for specific use. It ranges from traditional biotechnology to the most
advanced modern biotechnology.