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What are the areas which have been responsible for the recent advances in biotechnology?

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The areas in recent advances in biotechnology are: (i) Agriculture, (u) Medicine, (iii) Food industry, (iv) Fermentation technology, (v) Environmental engineering, and (vi) Genetic engineering.
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