Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 The nature of biotechnology 1.2 Historical evolution of biotechnology 1.3 Application of biotechnology 1.4 Growth in biotechnology 1.5 Strategic planning in biotechnology 1.6 Summary Chapter 2 Biochemistry of Growth Metabolism 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Catabolism and energy 2.3 Catabolic pathways 2.4 Gluconeogenesis 2.5 Energy metabolism in aerobic organisms 2.6 Energy production in anaerobic organisms