Applications of Genetic Engineering in Industry | Biotechnology

The following points highlight the top eight applications of genetic engineering in industry. The applications are: 1. Protein Engineering 2. Metabolic Engineering 3. Pharmaceutical Industry 4. Biodegradable Plastic Industry 5. Oil Industry 6. Bio-Hydrometallurgy 7. Bio-Mineralisation 8. Fuel Industry. Application # 1. Protein Engineering: Protein engi­neering involves insertion of chemically synthesised DNA into desired organisms to pro­duce modified proteins. These [...]