Which Activity Would Not Be Considered a Form of Biotechnology

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Multiple Choice

Which activity would not be considered a form of biotechnology?

• A) Selective breeding to produce cows with greater milk yield
• B) Pharming
• C) The use of microbes to produce an antibiotic
• D) The synthetic production of nylon using organic chemistry techniques
• E) The use of yeasts to brew beer and wine

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