There are many definitions to the term biotechnology. A technology using biological phenomena for copying and manufacturing various kinds of useful substances. The application of scientific and engineering principals to the processing of materials by biological agents to provide goods and services. The science of the production processes based on the action of microorganisms and their active components and of production processes involving the use of cells and tissues from higher organisms. Medical technology, agriculture and traditional crop breeding are not generally regarded as biotechnology.
Biotechnology is really no more than a name given to a set of techniques and processes.
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms and their components in agriculture, food and other industrial processes. Biotechnology - the deciphering and use of biological knowledge. Biotechnology products include antibiotics , insulin , interferon , recombinant DNA , and techniques such as waste recycling. Much older forms of biotechnology include breadmaking, cheesemaking and brewing wine and beer.