biotechnology

• Sustantivo que designa el uso de procesos biológicos, organismos o sistemas para desarrollar productos y tecnologías destinados a aplicaciones industriales, agrícolas, médicas o ambientales específicas.

A noun referring to the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to develop products and technologies for specific industrial or environmental applications.

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1. Industrial use of microorganismsB2formalscientific

   A field of molecular biology focused on utilizing microorganisms to carry out specific industrial processes, such as producing medicines, fuels, or food products.

   Biotecnología industrial

   • Biotechnology has revolutionized the production of insulin using genetically modified bacteria.
   • The company uses biotechnology to develop environmentally friendly biofuels.
   • Advances in biotechnology allow for the fermentation of yeast to create new food ingredients.

2. Engineering and workplace applicationC1formaltechnical

   An engineering discipline that applies biological science to study and improve the relationship between workers and their environments, often focusing on ergonomics and efficiency.

   Biotecnología aplicada al trabajo (ergonomía)

   • Biotechnology in workplace design helps reduce strain and injury among factory workers.
   • The course covers how biotechnology can optimize human performance in industrial settings.
   • Researchers in biotechnology analyze how environmental factors affect worker productivity.

   Sinónimosergonomics