Biology · Principles and Processes in Biotechnology

The European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) defines biotechnology by integrating both traditional views and modern molecular biotechnology. Which of the following correctly represents the official definition given by EFB?

1. The manipulation of living organisms solely for industrial scale production of antibiotics and enzymes.
2. The integration of natural science and organisms, cells, parts thereof, and molecular analogues for products and services.
3. The process of genetic modification strictly applied to eukaryotic organisms to correct gene defects.
4. The application of recombinant DNA technology exclusively for human health and vaccine development.