Biotechnology Fundamentals, Second Edition by Firdos Alam Khan

By Firdos Alam Khan

A unmarried resource reference masking each point of biotechnology, Biotechnology basics, moment version breaks down the elemental basics of this self-discipline, and highlights either traditional and smooth techniques specific to the undefined. as well as fresh advances and updates proper to the 1st variation, the revised paintings additionally covers ethics in biotechnology and discusses profession chances during this growing to be box.


The ebook starts off with a uncomplicated advent of biotechnology, strikes directly to extra advanced issues, and offers appropriate examples alongside the best way. every one bankruptcy starts off with a quick precis, is illustrated by means of uncomplicated line diagrams, photos, and tables, and ends with a query consultation, an task, and box journey info. the writer additionally discusses the relationship among plant breeding, cheese making, in vitro fertilization, alcohol fermentation, and biotechnology.


Comprised of 15 chapters, this seminal paintings bargains in-depth insurance of themes that include:




  • Genes and Genomics

  • Proteins and Proteomics

  • Recombinant DNA Technology

  • Microbial Biotechnology

  • Agricultural Biotechnology

  • Animal Biotechnology

  • Environmental Biotechnology

  • Medical Biotechnology

  • Nanobiotechnology

  • Product improvement in Biotechnology

  • Industrial Biotechnology

  • Ethics in Biotechnology

  • Careers in Biotechnology

  • Laboratory Tutorials


Biotechnology basics, moment Edition offers an entire creation of biotechnology to scholars taking biotechnology or existence technology classes and gives an in depth evaluate of the basics to someone short of accomplished details at the subject.

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