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Introduction To Biotechnology
Introduction To Biotechnology
Biotechnology
What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology applies the knowledge of
biology to enhance and improve the
environment, health, and food supply.
Proteins
Some Technologies used in
Biotechnology:
1. Bioprocessing technology
2. Monoclonal antibody technology
3. Cell culture technology
4. Tissue engineering technology
5. Genetic engineering technology
6. Bioinformatics technology
7. DNA chip technology
1. Bioprocessing
The use of bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells
and/or enzymes to manufacture products
MEDICAL
AGRICULTURAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
*To detect and diagnose many diseases
and medical conditions more quickly
and with greater accuracy
*Designer drugs
DNA fingerprinting
allows for the
identification of
individuals by
analyzing section of
DNA that vary widely
from one individual to
another
Agricultural
Biotechnology
Designer Plants – Genetically modified
organisms (GMO) with inserted genes.