biotechnology

• Substantivo que se refere ao uso de processos biológicos, organismos ou sistemas vivos para desenvolver produtos e tecnologias com aplicações industriais, médicas, agrícolas ou ambientais.

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.

   Uso industrial de microrganismos

   • 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.

   Biotecnologia (no contexto da ergonomia)

   • 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.

   Sinônimosergonomics