D. Branches Of Microbiology Flashcards
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Biotechnology
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Use the metabolism of an organism to produce a product.
Ex. Alcohol from fermentation
Ex. Dairy product
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Name the 8 branches of microbiology
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- Agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Genetic engineering
- Food, H2O, dairy
- Public health / medical
- Immunology
- Bioremediation
- Energy production
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Genetic engineering
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Recombinant DNA
Ex. Putting insulin in E. Coli DNA, to produce insulin—-> humulin
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Public health / medical
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Ex. MRSA, E bola
Epidemiology - CDC, WHO
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Bioremediation
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Environmental
5
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Energy production
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To produce CH4 (methane) - fuel
