General Information
Using living things or parts of living things to create tools or processes that make our lives easier.
What is biotechnology?
The process of breeding crops with the most desirable traits.
two organisms with identical genes are called...
clones
The process of using micro-organisms for environmental clean up
bioremediation
Scientists use what genetically modified organism to produce human insulin?
bacteria
Segments of DNA that are responsible for organism's physical traits.
What are genes?
Genetically Modified
an undifferentiated cell that is capable of becoming any type of cell is a ________
stem cell
What is one benefit of bioremediation?
- does not disrupt ecosystems or community
-inexpensive
-few harmful by products
True or false? Clones will act/behave EXACTLY THE SAME.
False.
The meaning of the Greek word Bios...the prefix of biotechnology.
What is "life"?
The biggest concern about consuming GMOs.
long term health risks
Why is the use of stem cells controversial?
the most "useful" stem cells come from embryos
What is a biofuel?
fuel produced from biomass
What is Cas-9?
They protein that cuts the genes in CRISPER
The earliest example of humans using biotechnology.
selective breeding
How do farmers genetically modify foods so they can use fewer pesticides?
They modify the foods to be pest resistant.
What are some benefits of cloning?
- save endangered species
-bring back extinct species
-help cure genetic disease
-increase quality of food
Name one crop that is used for ethanol (biofuel) production.
Corn, sugar cane, maize
Name a field that would NOT incorporate biotechnology.
Ask Mrs. Kleimeyer if you are not sure if their answer was correct.
Name the 3 microscopic biotechnology tools
cells, proteins, genes
What is the most commonly genetically modified crop?
Corn
Doctors can use stem cells to replace damaged or lost cells that a person's body cannot replace naturally. This is called...
regenerative medicine
How does biotechnology impact North Carolina's agriculture?
producing higher quality meats
more jobs
pest resistant crops
(ask Mrs. Kleimeyer if you are unsure of an answer)
Selective breeding and Cloning can decrease the diversity of a species' gene pool. Why is this a problem?
The species will be less likely to adapt to environmental changes.