Smith, John E.

Biotechnology / John E. Smith. - 3rd ed. - Cambridge ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1996. - xvi, 236 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Studies in biology . - Studies in biology. .

"Published in association with the Institute of Biology."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-233) and index.

An introduction to biotechnology -- Substrates for biotechnology -- Genetics and biotechnology -- Bioprocess/fermentation technology -- Enzyme technology -- Biological fuel generation -- Single cell protein -- Biotechnology and medicine -- Environmental biotechnology -- Biotechnology in the agricultural and forestry industries -- Food and beverage biotechnology -- Protection of biotechnological inventions -- Safety in biotechnology -- Genetic engineering - safety, social, moral and ethical considerations -- Conclusions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

0521444675 (hc) 0521449111 (pb)

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Biotechnology.

TP248.2 / .S66 1996

660.6