Here are some of the examples of biotechnology products we use everyday

What is Biotechnology?

It is the use of biological systems that are found in organisms to come up with technological advances that can help various fields in their practices like the agricultural and medical sector.

Biotechnology is an important thing because of the developments it has given to the current products and technologies we have today.

What are the examples of biotechnology products?

Actually, there are a lot of biotechnology products today – you can even find them in your homes but you just don’t notice. It can be in a form of chemicals, food ingredients, detergents, biofuels, textiles, and paper. In fact, it’s one of the most promising technologies that we have at the present – it has given so a lot of progressions that resulted in convenient products that people can use.

Alcohol, Wine, and Beer

The enzymes and microbes that are used in alcohol production are also the two common ingredients that are used in the industrial biotechnology.

Biodiesel

The first-generation biofuels use the same procedure as wine-making – like converting plant oils into biodiesel.

Detergents

There are some products that come directly from cells and enzymes assembled to come become our desired product. Some of these products are detergents, cosmetics, and many others.

Sugar

The industrial sugar is in fact used for microbial fermentation from cereal crops.

Plastics

There are such things as bioplastics that are made from biopolymers. These are also used in making phone cases, pens, sunglasses, packaging, and personal care packages like shampoo and conditioners.

Fabrics

Some fabrics are made from polyester – this polyester is a synthetic polymer fiber that came from fossil fuels that are used in making clothes, carpets, blankets, and other fabrics. There are also biochemicals that are used in making dyes, tanning agents, nylon, etc.

Personal Care Products

There are a lot of consumer products that are derived from bio-based feedstock like makeup, shampoos, and nappies sanitary products, and skin care products.


These examples stated above are just some examples of biotechnology products that people use every day. In fact there are some products for wound care treatment and other healthcare purposes. Indeed, these products are one of the best inventions and findings that we have at the current time.

Sources:

https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/biotechnology-types-examples-applications.php
https://www.uk-cpi.com/blog/10-everyday-uses-of-biotechnology

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