Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture. Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.

Biotechnology refers to the technical applications of living organisms or their functions. These applications may be used in engineering, medicine, or agriculture, to name a few. Biotechnology processes and procedures are varied and range from the domestication of animals to genetic engineering. At its core, biotechnology involves the modification of a biological process for a human defined purpose.

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Evaluate current or future applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine or agriculture. Provide at least three real-world examples of current or future applications of biotechnology in either of these fields. Present a minimum of three reliable references.

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Demonstrated an understanding of the basic scientific and technical concepts of biotechnology. 28 Evaluated current or future applications of biotechnology in the field of medicine or agriculture with three real-world examples. 32 Provided at least three reliable references to support examples of current and future biotechnology applications. 20 Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 20 Total: 100