The biotechnology industry is based on living organisms. The cell is the basic unit of life. All living organisms consist of one or more cells. Some organisms are unicellular, such as bacteria and yeast. Others, such as humans, are multicellular, consisting of trillions of cells. All cells have common processes they perform in order to survive. Biotechnology harnesses these processes to make products to treat illness and improve health.

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