Biotechnology Chapter 1
The Phenomena of Biotechnology Mr. Schanbacher Essential Questions What is biotechnology?
How does biological technology differ from technologyderived from physical science? What is a genetically manipulated (modified) organism? Why is biotechnology important in feeding the worldspopulation? How is biotechnology used? Technology List what you think of when you hear the word TECHNOLOGY:
Why is biological technology so new? What is biotechnology? The manipulation of living organisms or parts of organismsto make products useful to humans. Using knowledge of cells to modify their activities in orderto make living organisms more effective in serving people. What are some reasons that the development ofbiotechnology has been difficult? Video Series Why is biotechnology important in feeding the worlds population?
World Population A Hungry World Green Revolution Began in Mexico in 1940s
Credited to Dr. Norman Borlaug Selective breeding for wheat with increased yields Research into fertilizers Also included rice (another leading food staple) Improved Irrigation Made it so many developing countries went from having foodshortages to food surplus Problems: Rely on fertilizers and irrigation Plant improvements based on selection have leveled off Not accepted in all places (Africa) OVERPOPULATION!!! History of Biotech Current Uses of Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology Animal Science Cloning Genetic Sequencing Medicine Insulin Gene Therapy (Stem Cells) The Environment Bioremediation Essential Questions What is biotechnology?
How does biological technology differ from technologyderived from physical science? What is a genetically manipulated (modified) organism? Why is biotechnology important in feeding the worldspopulation? How is biotechnology used?