Vocabulary
Define Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a science-driven industry sector that uses living organisms and molecular biology to produce healthcare-related products.
What is the First Method of Genetic Modification?
Simple selection / Interspecies crossing
What are the two types of Genetic Manipulation?
Genetic Modification (GM)
Genetic Engineering (GE)
Mr. Akhter was born in ____ ?
Mr. Akhter Choice
What Video Game was being played in the Final Meme?
Plants VS Zombies
Define Genetic Modification
Process used to alter the genetic composition to achieve a desired result.
What is the Second Method of Genetic Modification?
Somatic hybridization
What are Three Benefits of Genetic Modification of Plants?
Environmental:
Pest resistance
Reduced machinery requirement
Improved shelf-life of produce
Health:
Improve nutritional value
Elimination of allergens/toxins
Vaccination against disease through consumption
Agricultural: Increased resistance to drought, cold, salinity
Herbicide resistance
Disease resistance
In 2005, GMO alfalfa and sugar beets are available for sale in the _____ _____ .
United States
How many Memes were in our Presentation?
Four Memes
Define Genetic Engineering
Process of intentionally introducing a targeted change in the gene sequence to achieve a desired result
What is the Third Method of Genetic Modification?
Intentional and unintentional soma-clonal variation
How tall is Mr. Akhter?
Mr. Akhter Choice Question
Particle bombardment involves the integration of a functional fragment of DNA, also known as ___ construct, into target cells.
DNA
How Many Slides did our Presentation consist of?
37 Slides
Define Mr. Akhter
Mr. Akhter choice question
What is the First Method of Genetic Engineering?
Microbial vectors
What are Three Risks of Genetic Modification of Plants?
Environmental:
Increased herbicide use affecting non-target organisms
Spread of herbicide resistance to weeds
Reduced biodiversity resulting from thriving GM crops.
Health:
Propagation of antibiotics resistance genes to pathogenic bacteria
Mutation
Agricultural:
Spread of toxin-resistance in different pests
Patent law restricts the re-sowing of GM seeds
Climate change has and will continue to result in shifting conditions for the global ______ industry.
Agricultural
How Long (?Minutes ?Seconds) was our Video?
1 Minute 49 Seconds
Define Terminator Seeds
Terminator seeds are seeds that become sterile after one generation, and they are used to prevent farmers from replanting.
What is the Second method of Genetic Engineering?
Particle bombardment
Who is the Father of Genetics? What did he accomplish?
Gregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel, also known as the father of genetics, breeds two different types of peas and identifies the basic process of genetics.
Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop developed to contain enriched levels of ____ - _______ or (_______) .
Beta-carotene (vitamin A)
How Many Images were in our Presentation?
28 :)