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What do you think are the disadvantages of bioremediation and other applications of biotechnology in the environment?

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The main disadvantage of bioremediation is that it is restricted to biodegradable material and all compounds are not biodegradable and cause harm to the environment.If the compound is degradable,their are chances that their by-product will be toxic.

Applications of biotechnology-

0. Molecular analysis of disease.

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1. Production of proteins.

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2. Gene therapy.

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3. Production of recombinant crops,animals and microorganisms.

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4. Prenatal diagnosis of disease.

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