biotechnology and genetic modification- key terms

Question 1

Define why are bacteria useful in biotechnology and genetic modification?

Answer 1

-few ethical concerns over their manipulation and growth

-the presence of plasmids

-producing complex molecules

-replicates rapidly

Question 2

Define biofuel

Answer 2

-Use plants to make sugars, which yeast then breaks down to make ethanol.
-This process also uses anaerobic respiration

Question 3

Define bread-making

Answer 3

-Flour, sugar, water and salt are mixed with yeast to make the dough.
-Amylase breaks down some starch to make maltose and glucose. This is used by yeast in respiration.

Question 4

Define penicillin

Answer 4

an antibiotic produced by a fungus called Penicillium.

Question 5

Define genetic modification

Answer 5

changing the genetic material of an organism by removing, altering, or inserting individual genes