Biotechnology Flashcards
1
Q
What is biotechnology
A
Using a living organism to do a job
2
Q
What are example of old biotechnology?
A
Selective breeding using yeast and penicillin
3
Q
What are example of new biotechnology?
A
GMOs (genetically modified organisms), cloning, and recombinant DNA
4
Q
What are some Moral impacts of biotech?
A
right/wrong dilema
Should we be manipulating nature?
5
Q
What are some social impacts of biotech?
A
ownership of genetic information
biosafety and bioterrorism
6
Q
What are some ethical impacts of biotech?
A
interfering with nature
access to technology (cost)
