Biotechnology

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What is biotechnology?

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The collection of technologies that are applied to living organisms or substances derived from living organisms in order to meet a need or want

Manipulates the living organism to meet a specific need

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Traditional biotechnology

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Been around since early human history. They include agriculture, breeding and food

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Selective breeding

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The technique of increasing the presence of desired traits within a population over many generations

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What is an enzyme

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Protein molecules in cells which work as catalysts. Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body

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Modern biotechnology

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Last 300 years

Includes medicine, industrial production, the environment …

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Genetic transformation

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A change in the chemical make up of the organism to adapt to a specific need or want created by humans

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Gmo

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Gmo- genetically modified organism
A living organism that has had its DNA modified through genetic transformation to provide it with traits it would not otherwise posses

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Genetically modified plants

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• resistance to herbicide
• resistance to insects
• improved quality of oils
• increase certain nutritional substances
• reduction of allergic effect

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Genetically modified animal

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• increase in growth rate (salmon)
• less harmful manure (pigs)
• produce lactose free milk (cow)

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Gmo benefits

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• can produce desired results after only one generation.
• Can transfer a useful gene from one species to another.
• Could establish a gene bank.
• Can improve harvests due to the development of GMO’s that are resistance to herbicides and insects.
• Can produce more nutritional foods.
• can produce less allergenic foods

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Concerns

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What is pasteurization ?

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A process whereby food is heated for a period of time in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

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Why do we use pasteurization

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To prevent the proliferation of harmful microorganisms in food

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3 main reason for pasted

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• provide healthier food
• prolong the shelf life of foods
• preserve the nutritional properties of food

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What is a concerne about pasteurization

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Can destroy elements in food, such as good bacteria and vitamins

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Benefits of pasteurization

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• reduces risk of Contamination

- reduces infants mortality rates