STS FINALS TOPIC 2

Refers to the variety of

living species on Earth,

including plants,

animals, bacteria, and

fungi. While Earth’s

biodiversity is so rich

that many species have

yet to be discovered

Biodiversity

classifies and

names species hierarchically

in the biological sciences. It

develops the mind's ability to

find the common in diversity.

It illustrates that, while being

diverse, living species share

many feature

Taxonomy

The highest taxonomic rank that groups organisms based on cellular organization and genetics.

Domain

Large group of related phyla; organisms share basic structural and functional characteristics.

Kingdom

Group of related classes with similar body plans or organization.

Phylum

Group of related orders; members share similar key features.

Class

Group of related families; organisms have more specific shared traits.

Order

Group of closely related genera.

Family

Group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.

Genus

The most specific level; represents individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

Species

is the manipulation of living organisms and organic material to serve human needs.

Biotechnology

refers to the use of organisms for the improvement of medical processes. It includes the designing of organisms to manufacture pharmaceutical products like antibiotics and vaccines, the engineering of genetic cures through genomic manipulation, and its use in forensics through DNA profiling.

Red biotechnology

is biotechnology applied to agricultural processes.

Green biotechnology

also known as industrial biotechnology,

is biotechnology applied to industrial processes.

White biotechnology

is a term that has been used to describe the marine and aquatic applications of biotechnology, but its use is relatively rare.

Blue biotechnology