Biotechnology and Environmental Technology

Flashcards covering key concepts from biotechnology, food additives, addictive substances, and environmentally friendly technologies.

Biotechnology

The utilization of living organisms or biological processes to develop products beneficial for humans.

Conventional Biotechnology

A form of biotechnology known since early civilization, using results produced by organisms directly with simple equipment.

Modern Biotechnology

A sophisticated biotechnological approach including genetic engineering and advanced technologies for superior outputs.

Cloning

The process of creating a genetically identical organism from another.

Tissue Culture

A technique of growing small parts of plants in a special medium until they develop into new plants.

Transgenic Plants

Plants whose genes have been altered by introducing genes from other organisms.

Insulin

A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body.

Food Additives

Substances added to food or drinks for purposes like coloring, sweetening, or preserving.

Natural Colors

Colors derived from plants or fruits like beetroot for red and turmeric for yellow.

Artificial Sweeteners

Synthetic sugar substitutes like aspartame and saccharin that are much sweeter than sugar.

Preservatives

Substances used to prevent food spoilage, which can be natural (salt, sugar) or synthetic (benzoic acid).

Addictive Substances

Substances that cause dependency categorized into narcotics, psychotropics, and other psychoactive substances.

Environmental Technology

Concepts and technologies that do not harm the environment, reduce pollution, and promote sustainability.

Solar Panels

Devices that convert sunlight into electricity as an example of environmentally friendly technology.

Electric Cars

Vehicles that use electricity for fuel, contributing to reducing pollution.

Wind Turbines

Devices that convert wind energy into usable electrical power as a form of green technology.

Bioplastics

Sustainable plastics derived from renewable biomass sources.

Biofuels

Fuels made from organic materials that can provide a renewable energy source.

Green Buildings

Structures designed to be environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient.