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“Biotechnology – A Great New Frontier”. www.bio.org. What is Biotechnology?. Definition – Process of using living organisms and their parts as tools. Can be summarized through 5 F’s. FOOD. Majority of food you eat is genetically modified - what types? - how? - why?. Example #1 - Cheese.

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  1. “Biotechnology – A Great New Frontier” www.bio.org

  2. What is Biotechnology? • Definition – Process of using living organisms and their parts as tools. • Can be summarized through 5 F’s

  3. FOOD Majority of food you eat is genetically modified - what types? - how? - why?

  4. Example #1 - Cheese • Enzyme from the lining of calves’ stomachs is used to curdle milk protein

  5. Example #2 –Beer, Wine, Bread • Yeast produce ethanol and CO2

  6. Example #3 – Yogurt • Bacteria produce lactic acid

  7. FIBER Using bacteria (not chemicals) to convert woodchips to paper pulp Bioremediation – using plants to remove toxins from the ground

  8. FUEL Using crops or manure as a source of renewable energy

  9. FEEDSTOCKS Using starch instead of petroleum to create biodegradable plastics

  10. PHARMACEUTICALS

  11. OLD BIOTECHNOLOGY • Genetics changed by selective breeding

  12. OLD BIOTECHNOLOGY + NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!

  13. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY • Organisms’ traits can be modified through genetic engineering. + =

  14. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY Glowing Mouse Video

  15. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY • Genetic engineering – mixing DNA from different species • How is cheese production an example of old and new biotech? No Mow Grass Video Got Silk? Video Good Tobacco Video

  16. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY

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