Biotechnology involves the
A) use of microorganisms to make desired products.
B) use of animal cells to make vaccines.
C) development of disease- resistant crop plants.
D) use of microorganisms to make desired products and the use of animal cells to make vaccines.
E) use of microorganisms to make desired products, the use of animal cells to make vaccines, and the development of disease- resistanct crop plants.

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Biotechnology involves multiple areas, including the use of microorganisms to make desired products (such as antibiotics or enzymes), the use of animal cells to make vaccines (such as in the production of the COVID-19 vaccine), and the development of disease-resistant crop plants (such as genetically modified crops that can resist pests or tolerate herbicides). Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes all of these areas.

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