Biotechnology

Question 1

Define biotechnology

Answer 1

Biotechnology is the manipulation of living organsims in a vast range of products and processes.

Question 2

Anti-venom case study:

Why is the priduction of antivenom an example of biotechnology?

Answer 2

The production of antivenom is a development that helps organisms relatively immune to snake venom.

Question 3

Anti-venom case study:

How does the production of antivenom impact society?

Answer 3

The production of antivenom helps the society by probiding treatments containing horse antibodies to avoid the risk of getting sick or death.

Question 4

Define ethics:

Answer 4

A system of accepted beliefs that control behaviour, especially such a system based on morals.

Question 5

Future directions of the use of biotechnology (syllabus)-
CRISPR-CAS9 questions:
Q1) what is CRISPR-CAS9?

Answer 5

A efficient gene-editing technology to modify, delete or correct precise regions of the DNA

Question 6

Future directions of the use of biotechnology (syllabus)-
CRISPR-CAS9 questions:
Q2) how does CRISPR-CAS9 work?

Answer 6

1. Scientists first identify the sequence of the human genome thats causing a health problem.
2. Scientists create a specific guide RNA to recognize the particular stretch of bases in the DNA.
3. The guide RNA is attached to the DNA cutting enzyme cas9 and is then introduced to the target cells.
4. Scientists can then edit the existing genome by either modifying, deleting or inserting new sequences, making CRISPR a cit and paste tool for DNA editting.