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Biotechnology
It is the manipulation of natural biological processes in order to serve societal needs.
Medical Biotechnology
vaccines, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals
Industrial Biotechnology
enzymes and microorganisms for processing products
Environmental Biotechnology
microorganisms for bioremediation
Agricultural Biotechnology
enhanced crops, feeds and fertilizers
Transgenic Biotechnology
Mixing genetic material from multiple sources (species)
Antibodies
fight invaders
Complement System
System of 20 protein molecules that are activated during infections
Cytokines
communicate with other cells
Hemoglobin
transports oxygen
Fibrinogen
clots blood
Albumin
maintain proper amount of liquid in blood
Digestive Enzymes
helps break down food
Cell Membrane
Form channels for substances to move through membrane
Cytoskeleton
network of protein filaments & tubules that maintain cell shape
Keratin
found in skim, hair, & nails
Collagen
provides strength
Elastin
provides flexibility
Actin & Myosin
interactions with each other for muscle movement
Myoglobin
release oxygen to muscles
Ferritin
stores & release oxygen
100,000,000,000,000
Our body is made up of how many millions of cells?
23 pairs
How may pairs of chromosomes are there in humans?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
Chromosomes are made up of what?
DNA
A molecule that carriers the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, & reproduction of` all living organisms & many viruses.
Genetic Engineering
It allows desirable genetic traits from a plant, animal, or microorganism to be incorporated into an unrelated species
Genetically Modified Organism
Is a plant, animal, microorganism or other modified DNA, making them capable of producing new substances or performing new functions.
GMO
Are living cells or organisms with altered or modified DNA, making them capable of producing new substances or performing new functions.
Monsanto
American corporation that was a leading producer of chemical, agricultural, and biochemical products founded in 1901.
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
An international agreement on biosafety as supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity effective 2003.