Biotechnology Flashcards

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Biotechnology

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the manipulation of microorganisms to make products in an industrial setting

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Genetic Engineering

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manipulates the genetics of microbes, plants, and animals for the prpose of creating new products & GMOs

technique:
Recombinant DNA
-process allows alteration of DNA
-allows switch genetic material from one organism to another

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Bioremidiation

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introduces microbes into environment to restore stability or to clean up toxic pollutants

required to control pollution

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