Biotechnology is the branch of science that deals with the combining biology and technology together. This means, using technology on biological organisms to prepare different items like yogurt, cheese, vinegar, alcoholic beverages etc. It is related to research department. In this there is mixture of all other sciences like microbiology, biochemistry, virology, genetics, immunology, engineering etc.

It is use of living cells & bacteria in the industrial process. The main use of this biotechnology is preparation of food items, food storage, conservation of environment, development of life-saving drugs & vaccines etc.  So overall it is very reputed field & highly demanding.

Subjects associated with Biotechnology : These are stem cell technique, immunotechnology, tissue culture, gene therapy, enzyme engineering, photosynthetic efficiency, biosensor etc.

Scope of Biotechnology in India : The industries where such students are required are agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories etc. They are employed in the departments of production, planning & management of bioprocessing industries. Also they can be employed as research scientist or assistants.

Organization who offer jobs to students of Biotechnology : Some of them are Thapar group, Hindustan Lever Ltd, Indo-American Hybrid seeds, National Botanical Institute, Tata Engineering Research Institute, India Vaccines Corporation, Biocon India Ltd, IDPL, Hindustan Antibiotics and National Chemical Laboratories.

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