Introduction to biotechnology

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Introduction to biotechnology, the JAMB Agricultural Science syllabus expects you to study:

• 6. Introduction to biotechnology Basic terms, e.g. tissue and anther culture in vitro fertilization and genetic engineering

Study notes & guidance

Study Introduction to biotechnology using a recommended Agricultural Science textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Agricultural Science, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Introduction to biotechnology, you should be able to:

1. Use basic terms in biotechnology.
2. Provide reasons for the importance and application of biotechnology.

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Agricultural Science syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.