LESSON 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Who coined the term Biotechnology?
Karl Ereky
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology
It is the use of living organisms or processes to make products useful for mankind.
What did biotechnologists use yeast cells for?
Yeast cells
Biotechnologists used yeast cells to ferment alcoholic drinks and bacteria to create cheese & yogurt
What is a Biotechnology industrial park?
Biotechnology industrial park
It is a special form of industrial park specialized in biotechnology.
What is Agricultural biotechnology?
Agricultural biotechnology
It is a collection of scientific techniques used to improve plants, animals and microorganisms.
What is White biotechnology?
White biotechnology
The use of biological methods to optimize industrial processes
What is Blue biotechnology?
Blue biotechnology
Application of molecular biological methods to marine & freshwater organisms
What are the uses of blue biotechnology?
-To satisfy the growing demand for high quality and healthy products from fisheries and aquaculture in a sustainable way.
-Production of biofuel from macroalgae
-Marine derived anti cancer drugs
-Marine habitat restoration
What is Red biotechnology?
Red biotechnology
Involves the manipulation of microorganisms to make products such as antibiotics.
What are Clones?
Clones
Clones are organisms that are exact genetic copies. Every single bit of their DNA is identical.
In what year was the 1st mammal cloned from adult cells?
1996
In what year was the 1st artificial chromosome made?
1997
In what year was the Affymetrix GeneChip developed?
1996
Who coined the term Biotechnology?
Karl Ereky
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology
It is the use of living organisms or processes to make products useful for mankind.
What did biotechnologists use yeast cells for?
Yeast cells
Biotechnologists used yeast cells to ferment alcoholic drinks and bacteria to create cheese & yogurt
What is a Biotechnology industrial park?
Biotechnology industrial park
It is a special form of industrial park specialized in biotechnology.
What is Agricultural biotechnology?
Agricultural biotechnology
It is a collection of scientific techniques used to improve plants, animals and microorganisms.
What is White biotechnology?
White biotechnology
The use of biological methods to optimize industrial processes
What is Blue biotechnology?
Blue biotechnology
Application of molecular biological methods to marine & freshwater organisms
What are the uses of blue biotechnology?
-To satisfy the growing demand for high quality and healthy products from fisheries and aquaculture in a sustainable way.
-Production of biofuel from macroalgae
-Marine derived anti cancer drugs
-Marine habitat restoration
What is Red biotechnology?
Red biotechnology
Involves the manipulation of microorganisms to make products such as antibiotics.
What are Clones?
Clones
Clones are organisms that are exact genetic copies. Every single bit of their DNA is identical.
In what year was the 1st mammal cloned from adult cells?
1996
