Exploring Biotechnology Concepts

What is biotechnology?

• Biotechnology is the study of ancient organisms.

• Biotechnology refers to the use of chemical processes in manufacturing.

• Biotechnology is solely focused on plant breeding techniques.

• Biotechnology is the use of biological systems or living organisms to develop or create products, often involving genetic manipulation.

Name two applications of biotechnology in medicine.

• Vaccination development

• Gene therapy

• Recombinant DNA technology, Monoclonal antibodies

• Stem cell research

What is genetic engineering?

• Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

• A technique for creating artificial intelligence.

• A process for altering an organism's physical appearance.

• A method for cloning entire organisms.

How does CRISPR technology work?

• CRISPR technology relies on viral vectors to deliver genetic material into cells.

• CRISPR technology is a method for cloning genes using plasmids.

• CRISPR technology uses proteins to enhance gene expression without altering DNA.

• CRISPR technology edits genes by using a guide RNA to target specific DNA sequences and the Cas9 enzyme to cut the DNA.

What role do enzymes play in biotechnology?

• Enzymes are primarily responsible for energy storage in cells.

• Enzymes speed up biochemical reactions and are essential in processes like fermentation and DNA manipulation in biotechnology.

• Enzymes are only involved in digestion and not in biotechnology.

• Enzymes are used to create artificial intelligence.

Explain the process of fermentation in biotechnology.

• Fermentation is a method of photosynthesis used by bacteria.

• Fermentation is a process that only occurs in plants.

• Fermentation requires high temperatures and oxygen to be effective.

• Fermentation is a metabolic process that converts sugars into acids, gases, or alcohol using microorganisms.

What are stem cells and their significance in biotechnology?

• Stem cells are only found in adult tissues and have limited potential.

• Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the potential to develop into different cell types, crucial for regenerative medicine and research.

• Stem cells are primarily used for cosmetic procedures and not for medical research.

• Stem cells are fully differentiated cells that cannot change type.

Describe the importance of bioethics in biotechnology.

• Bioethics is important in biotechnology as it ensures ethical standards are upheld, protecting human rights and promoting social justice.

• Bioethics is irrelevant to biotechnology advancements.

• Bioethics only concerns animal rights in research.

• Bioethics promotes profit over ethical considerations.

What is the difference between traditional breeding and biotechnological methods?

• Traditional breeding can only occur in controlled environments.

• Traditional breeding relies on natural selection and genetic variation over generations, while biotechnological methods involve direct manipulation of DNA for faster and more precise trait development.

• Biotechnological methods are slower but more natural.

• Traditional breeding uses only hybridization techniques.

How can biotechnology contribute to sustainable agriculture?

• Biotechnology contributes to sustainable agriculture by increasing crop resilience, reducing chemical inputs, and improving resource efficiency.

• Biotechnology increases the use of harmful pesticides.

• Biotechnology decreases crop yields significantly.

• Biotechnology leads to higher water consumption in crops.