SCI B Flashcards
_____ which means study of essence
LOGOS
collection of many different technologies
Biotechnology
a highly multidisciplinary subject
Biotechnology
involves the contribution of scientists from various fields
Biotechnology
where did the word Biotechnology come from?
Comes from the Greek words BIOS which means life, TECHNIKOS which means skillfully
made tool, LOGOS which means study of essence
It is a technology based on science which harnesses ______ and ________ processes to develop technologies and products that will help improve
lives.
cellular, biomolecular
: Biotechnology involves the use of ________________________ to manipulate natural processes in order to develop products, systems, or an
environment to benefit people.
living systems, organisms, or parts of
organisms
: Biotechnology describes the use of
________________ to
provide food, chemicals, and services to meet the needs of humans.
organisms and biological processes
which color classification is medicine and human health. It uses the human body’s own tools and weapons to fight
diseases. Great importance in traditional drug discovery. Creating new possibilities
for treatment, prevention and diagnosis
Red Biotechnology
which color classification is industrial processes involing microorganisms. connected with industry. Uses molds, yeasts, bacteria and
enzymes to produce goods and services or parts of products. Processes results in the
saving of water, energy, chemicals and in the reduction of waste
White Biotechnology
which color classification processes improving agriculture. very important field of modern biotechnology. Crop
improvement and production of novel products in plants. Contains three main areas:
plant tissue culture, plant genetic engineering, and plant molecular marker assisted
breeding.
Green Biotechnology
which color classification is marine Biotechnology? Pertains to marine processes. Deals with ocean exploration.
Deals with the advancement of aquaculture and seafood safety, bioremediation,
biofuels.
BLUE BIOTECHNOLOGY
which color classification is food and nutrition? use of biotechnology in food production like making wine,
cheese, and beer by fermentation.
YELLOW BIOTECHNOLOGY
which color classification is Environmental biotechnology? Pertains to environmental applications to maintain
biodiversity. Removal of pollutants or contaminants
GREY BIOTECHNOLOGY
which color classification is bioinformatics and computer science? Pertains to bioinformatics that addresses biological
problems using computational techniques.
GOLD BIOTECHNOLOGY
