Biotechnology Flashcards
What high productivity wheat variety has been developed using biotechnology?
Francolina / Hashi wheat
What high productivity rice variety has been developed using biotechnology?
IR-8 Rice
What is BT Cotton resistant to, and which bacteria is used in its development?
BT Cotton is insect resistant, developed using Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria.
What is BT Brinjal resistant to, and which bacteria is used in its development?
BT Brinjal is insect resistant, developed using Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria.
What is GM Mustard resistant to, who developed it, and what is its commercial name?
GM Mustard is weed resistant, developed by Delhi University, and its commercial name is Dhara Mustard Hybrid DMH-11.
Red Biotechnology
Medical
Blue Biotechnology
Marine/Ocean
Green Biotechnology
Agriculture
White/Grey Biotechnology
Industries
Black Biotechnology
Bio terrorism
Yellow Biotechnology
Insect management
Use of Stem Cells
Understanding human body development
Prevent congenital diseases
Replace fractured tissues
Develop artificial organs
Organ transplant
3D printing
Medicine trials
Stop animal experiments (mice, monkey, human)