Title: Define agricultural biotechnology.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (18308-II) > Section: Exploring Foundations in Biotechnology

Definition should follow the language provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):

Agricultural biotechnology is a range of tools, including traditional breeding techniques that alter living organisms, or parts of organisms, to make or modify products; improve plants or animals; or develop microorganisms for specific agricultural uses. Modern biotechnology today includes the tools of genetic engineering.

Source: Biotechnology FAQs, USDA (https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechnology/biotechnology-frequently-asked-questions-faqs)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the origin of the word biotechnology?
- What resources describe biotechnology?
- How has biotechnology affected agriculture throughout history?