Biotechnology: Basics and Techniques

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What is biotechnology?
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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms, or systems, to develop or make products for specific uses.
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Name one traditional biotechnology method.
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Fermentation is a traditional biotechnology method used to produce products like beer and yogurt.
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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
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What is DNA cloning?
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DNA cloning is a technique that allows scientists to produce multiple, identical copies of a particular piece of DNA.
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How is CRISPR used in biotechnology?
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CRISPR is a tool for editing genes, allowing researchers to easily modify DNA sequences and gene function.
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Define biopharmaceuticals.
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Biopharmaceuticals are medical drugs produced using biotechnology.
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What is PCR and its significance?
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a method used to make millions of copies of a specific DNA segment, crucial for genetic analysis.
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Name an application of biotechnology in agriculture.
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used in agriculture to improve crop yield and resistance to pests.
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What is tissue culture?
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Tissue culture is a technique for growing plant or animal cells in a nutrient medium under sterile conditions.
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What role does biotechnology play in environmental protection?
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Biotechnology aids in environmental protection through bioremediation, which uses organisms to clean polluted environments.
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What is the Human Genome Project?
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The Human Genome Project was an international research effort to determine the sequence of the human genome and identify its genes.
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What is recombinant DNA technology?
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Recombinant DNA technology involves combining DNA from different organisms to create new genetic combinations.
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How does biotechnology contribute to healthcare?
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Biotechnology contributes to healthcare by developing vaccines, antibiotics, and personalized medicine.
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What is gene therapy?
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Gene therapy is a technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease by inserting them into a patient's cells.
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Name a biotechnology-derived food product.
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Cheese is a biotechnology-derived food product, as it uses microbial enzymes in its production process.
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