Download Biotechnology is used in.. Medicine Microbiology

8.L.2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect
living organisms.
8.L.2.1 Summarize aspects of biotechnology including:
• Specific genetic information available
• Careers
• Economic benefits to North Carolina
• Ethical issues
• Implications for agriculture
Date
3/25-26
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Activity
Biotechnology Notes, terms & questions
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24
What is Biotechnology?
Think (use stems: Bio = ? Technology = ?)
Discuss with partner
What is Biotechnology?
“[A]ny technology based on a biological system or organism.”
Examples of biological systems or organisms?
Uses organisms to solve real world human problems and make
useful products.
Can you think of recent items in the news that may represent biotechnology?
Bioengineers apply engineering principles (science & math to solve a
problem) to living systems to create products & processes.
What fields of science would be used by a bioengineer?
Biotechnology is used in..
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Agriculture - Livestock and Food Production
Biotechnology In Medicine
Biotechnology has played a significant role in modern medicine.
Many medical advancements involve the identification, use and
manipulation of genes.
Genetic Testing -- using a DNA gene sequence to identify
crime scene DNA, paternity, genetic disease screening
Gene Therapy – using viruses or bacteria to replace genes
Cloning – Creating genetically identical organisms
Tissue Culturing – grow human tissues & organs
Drug Development – using biological processes in organisms to
drugs or vaccines
Biotechnology In Microbiology
Microbes are ubiquitous (!) Scientists can use microbes to solve a
variety of human and environmental problems.
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Cleaning oil spills
Decomposing waste in landfills or water treatment plants
Specialty food products (yogurt, cheese, bread, alcohol, soy)
Home and industrial cleaners
Biotechnology In Agriculture
The oldest applications of biotech are found in agriculture. Early
man used selective breeding (artificial selection) in both plants and
animals to produce organisms with desired, useful traits.
Modern agriculture is concerned with providing enough food for a
growing world population. It uses genetic modification to:
• Increase crop yields (more food on less land)
• Improve the quality and nutritional value of food
• Improve the ability of crops to resist stresses such as weather,
insects and disease.
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