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SCIENCE 8
1. Differentiate traditional from
COMPETENCIES
2. Identify the products of
traditional biotechnology through
fermentation (cheese, soy
sauce, vinegar making, nata de
coco)
3. Identify the products
(genetically modified organisms)
and processes (invitro
fertilization) of modern
biotechnology
4. Cite the societal,
environmental and ethical
implications of utilizing
biotechnological products and
methods
01
BASIC
CONCEPTS
Biotechnology
A broad field that involves the application
of biological principles and processes
to develop or create new technologies
and products for various industries.
It encompasses the use of living
organisms, cells, and biological systems
to develop and improve products and
processes in areas such as medicine,
agriculture, food production, and
environmental management.
CAP OR NO-CAP
Identify if the following statements
are true or not. Use “NO-CAP” if
the statement is TRUE and use
“CAP” is the statement is FALSE
CAP OR NO-CAP
Yeast used in bread making
is a living thing and it is
classified as a fungi
CAP OR NO-CAP
Yeast used in bread making
is a living thing and it is
classified as a fungi
NO-CAP
CAP OR NO-CAP
Aside from baking, yeast is
also used in making
alcoholic beverages
CAP OR NO-CAP
Aside from baking, yeast is
also used in making
alcoholic beverages
NO-CAP
CAP OR NO-CAP
Generally, genetically
modified organisms or
products are harmful to
humans and the environment
CAP OR NO-CAP
Generally, genetically
modified organisms or
products are harmful to
humans and the environment
NO-CAP
CAP OR NO-CAP
A big number of agricultural
products like fruits and
vegetables are GMO
CAP OR NO-CAP
A big number of agricultural
products like fruits and
vegetables are GMO
NO-CAP
CAP OR NO-CAP
Biotechnology is a relatively
new field of science which
only existed in the last 30
years
CAP OR NO-CAP
Biotechnology is a relatively
new field of science which
only existed in the last 30
years
CAP
TRADITIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
It refers to the use of biological systems, organisms,
or derivatives in various processes that have been
practiced for centuries, often well before the
advent of modern scientific and technological
advancements.