6.4.3 Biotechnology applications

• Fermentation uses microorganisms to produce substances like antibiotics, enzymes, and biofuels
• What is tissue culture used for in biotechnology?

  Growing cells in a lab
• Match the area of biotechnology with its description:

  Genetic engineering ↔️ Modifying genetic material

  Fermentation ↔️ Using microorganisms to produce substances

  Tissue culture ↔️ Growing cells in a controlled environment

  Bioremediation ↔️ Removing environmental pollutants
• Biotechnology improves health, food production, and environmental sustainability.


  True
• Tissue culture involves growing cells, tissues, or organs in a controlled laboratory
• Which fields have been revolutionized by biotechnology?

  Medicine, agriculture, environmental science
• What is an example of a recombinant protein developed using biotechnology?

  Insulin
• What are the benefits of livestock breeding in biotechnology?

  Enhanced productivity, disease resistance
• Biodiversity conservation in biotechnology uses cloning and gene banks
• Enzyme production in industrial biotechnology improves the efficiency of industrial processes
• What does gene therapy involve?

  Correcting genetic disorders
• What is the definition of biotechnology?

  Using organisms for human benefit
• Genetic engineering involves modifying the genetic material of organisms to produce desired traits
• Genetic engineering involves modifying the genetic material of organisms to produce desired traits or products
• Tissue culture involves growing cells, tissues, or organs in a controlled laboratory environment
• Biotechnology applications have revolutionized medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.


  True
• Gene therapy corrects genetic disorders by modifying or replacing defective genes
• Bioremediation in environmental science is used to clean up environmental pollutants
• Biofuel production reduces reliance on fossil fuels and improves industrial efficiency.


  True
• Recombinant proteins like insulin are produced by modifying the genetic material of organisms
• What is a major benefit of genetically modified crops in agriculture?

  Increased crop yield
• Match the environmental application with its benefit:

  Bioremediation ↔️ Cleans up pollutants

  Biodiversity conservation ↔️ Protects endangered species
• What are some risks associated with biotechnology, as mentioned in the text?

  Misuse, unintended consequences, safety concerns
• Biotechnology offers significant benefits such as developing new medical treatments and improving food production.

  True
• Personalized medicine involves tailored treatments based on individual genetic profiles
• What type of devices are developed using nanotechnology in biotechnology?

  Nano-scale devices and materials
• Genome editing tools like CRISPR allow for precise modification of genes
• What is the primary focus of biotechnology as defined in the text?

  Developing products and technologies
• What substances are produced using fermentation in biotechnology?

  Antibiotics, enzymes, biofuels
• What is the purpose of bioremediation in biotechnology?

  Neutralizing environmental pollutants
• What does biotechnology encompass?

  Living organisms and their components
• Biotechnology has revolutionized medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.


  True
• Bioremediation uses living organisms to remove or neutralize environmental pollutants
• Order the following applications of biotechnology by field:

  1️⃣ Medicine: Development of recombinant proteins

  2️⃣ Agriculture: Genetically modified crops

  3️⃣ Environmental Science: Bioremediation

  4️⃣ Industrial Biotechnology: Biofuel production
• What is fermentation in biotechnology used for?

  Producing antibiotics, enzymes, biofuels
• Bioremediation uses living organisms to neutralize environmental pollutants.


  True
• Common biotechnology applications span various sectors
• Bt corn is a genetically modified crop that reduces the need for pesticides
• Bioremediation is used in environmental science to clean up pollutants.


  True
• How does biofuel production contribute to environmental sustainability?

  Reduces reliance on fossil fuels