Chapter 1 Flashcards
Biotechnology
using living organisms, or the products of living organisms, for human benefit to make a product or solve a problem
Historical Examples Of Biotechnology
- Fermentation
- Selective Breeding
- Use of Antibiotics
Modern Examples of Biotechnology
- Gene Cloning
- Genetic Engineering
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Human Genome Project
Recombinant Proteins
Proteins created by gene cloaning
Types of Biotechnology
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Forensic Biotechnology
- Bioremediation
- Aquatic Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Regulatory Biotechnolog
Human Genome Project
Research on the function of human genes and controlling factors that regulate genes
Human Proteome
Collection of proteins responsible for activity in a human cell
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
Single nucleotide changes (mutations) in DNA sequences that vary from individual to individual
Jobs in Biotechnology
- Research and development
- Operations, biomanufacturing and production
- Bioinformatics
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Clinical research and regulatory affairs
- Marketing, sales, finance, legal
using living organisms, or the products of living organisms, for human benefit to make a product or solve a problem
Biotechnology
- Fermentation
- Selective Breeding
- Use of Antibiotics
Historical Examples Of Biotechnology
- Gene Cloning
- Genetic Engineering
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Human Genome Project
Modern Examples of Biotechnology
Proteins created by gene cloaning
Recombinant Proteins
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Forensic Biotechnology
- Bioremediation
- Aquatic Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Regulatory Biotechnolog
Types of Biotechnology