Subject : English Section : MP2-PC2-PT2-PB2 Year : Summary

Biotechnology
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Things you should know in this course:

 Definition of biotechnology
 Vocabulary related to biotechnology
 Aspects of genetically Modified seeds

1. Definition of biotechnology

Biotechnology is the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems to manufacture

products intended to improve the quality of human life.

2. Vocabulary related to biotechnology

The production of sterm Selective

cells as replacement organs breeding
Cloning

Biotechnology

Agricultural biotech Some biotech Making bread:

(G.M Seeds medecines like Floor + water +
penicillin & yeast
synthetic insulin

 With the genetic revolution (The knowledge of the structure of DNA), modern
biotech involves / includes the alteration / modification of genes to affect genetic
traits = characteristics = features.

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3. Aspects of Genetically modified Seeds

G.M. Seeds = seeds with desirable features / characteristics

Drought-tolerance

Resistance to insects, weeds, pesticides

Richness in certain vitamines / proteines

 Developed countries want us to be totally dependent on them = under the mercy.

 We should grow our vegetables on home. So we can be independent of them.
 Achieving food security = It is how to be auto sufficient.

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