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What is the primary goal of Somatic Gene Therapy?
What is the primary goal of Somatic Gene Therapy?
What is the primary function of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy?
What is the primary function of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy?
What is the result of Gene Editing technology?
What is the result of Gene Editing technology?
What is the purpose of Gene Engineering, also known as Recombinant DNA Technology?
What is the purpose of Gene Engineering, also known as Recombinant DNA Technology?
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What type of Gene Therapy involves the removal of cells from a patient, genetic modification, and return to the patient?
What type of Gene Therapy involves the removal of cells from a patient, genetic modification, and return to the patient?
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What is the role of Plasmid DNA in Gene Therapy?
What is the role of Plasmid DNA in Gene Therapy?
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What is the purpose of modifying viruses in Gene Therapy?
What is the purpose of modifying viruses in Gene Therapy?
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What is the primary goal of Gene Therapy Products?
What is the primary goal of Gene Therapy Products?
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What color of biotechnology is associated with the development of vaccines, drugs, and gene therapy?
What color of biotechnology is associated with the development of vaccines, drugs, and gene therapy?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned in the text?
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What is the aim of White Biotechnology?
What is the aim of White Biotechnology?
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Which type of biotechnology is associated with agricultural processes?
Which type of biotechnology is associated with agricultural processes?
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What is the main focus of Yellow Biotechnology?
What is the main focus of Yellow Biotechnology?
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Who coined the term 'biotechnology'?
Who coined the term 'biotechnology'?
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What is NOT a type of herbal medicine approved by DOH?
What is NOT a type of herbal medicine approved by DOH?
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What is the purpose of Red Biotechnology?
What is the purpose of Red Biotechnology?
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What is the primary focus of Blue Biotechnology?
What is the primary focus of Blue Biotechnology?
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What is the main focus of Gray Biotechnology?
What is the main focus of Gray Biotechnology?
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What is Gold Biotechnology associated with?
What is Gold Biotechnology associated with?
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What does Purple Biotechnology focus on?
What does Purple Biotechnology focus on?
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What does Black Biotechnology involve?
What does Black Biotechnology involve?
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What is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned?
What is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of any biotechnology type?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of any biotechnology type?
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What is NOT a name associated with the development of biotechnology?
What is NOT a name associated with the development of biotechnology?
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Study Notes
Biodiversity and Health
- 10 DOH approved herbal medicines in the Philippines:
- Bayabas (antiseptic/cleaning wounds)
- Ampalaya (lowers blood sugar levels)
- Bawang (lowers blood cholesterol levels, for HTN)
- Yerba buena (for pain)
- Pansit-pansitan (for gout and rheumatic pains)
- Lagundi (for cough)
- Akapulko (antifungal)
- Niyog-niyogan (anthelmintic)
- Tsaang gubat (for diarrhea and stomachache)
- Sambong (dissolves kidney stone)
Types of Biotechnology by Color
- Red Biotechnology: develops vaccines, drugs, regenerative medicine, gene therapy, and new analysis and diagnosis techniques for human health
- Green Biotechnology: applied to agriculture to nourish crops, protect from extreme weather, and combat pests
- White Biotechnology: studies manufacturing and development of biofuels for sustainable industry
- Yellow Biotechnology: researches food production to reduce saturated fat levels, modify calorie intake, or supplement vitamins
- Blue Biotechnology: studies oceanic processes to obtain cosmetic, health, or aquaculture products
- Gray Biotechnology: focuses on preserving and recovering natural ecosystems altered by contaminants
- Gold Biotechnology: analyzes data in biological processes
- Purple Biotechnology: studies legal aspects related to biotechnology
- Black Biotechnology: researches micro-organisms that can be manipulated to attack human health
History of Biotechnology
- 1919: Karl Ereky coins the term "biotechnology"
- 1928: Alexander Fleming discovers antibiotic use of penicillin
- 1943: Oswald Theodore Avery discovers DNA as the carrier of genes
- 1969: Enzyme is synthesized in vitro for the first time
- 1983: The first genetically modified (transgenic) plant is presented
- 1997: Dolly the sheep, the first clone of a mammal, is introduced
- 1998: A draft of the human genome map is created, locating over 30,000 genes
- 2010: The first synthetic cell is created
- 2013: The first bionic eye is produced in the US
- 2020: Biotechnology innovations lead the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
International Day for Biological Diversity
- Celebrated every May 22
- Theme: "Be part of the plan"
Nanotechnology
- Richard Feynman is considered the father of nanotechnology
Gene Editing and Gene Therapy
- Gene Therapy Products:
- Plasmid DNA: circular DNA molecules carrying therapeutic genes into human cells
- Viral Vectors: viruses delivering genetic material into cells
- Patient-Derived Cellular Gene Therapy: cells are removed from the patient, genetically modified, and returned to the patient
- Gene Editing: alters the genome at a specific location to correct or alter the genetic sequence
- Gene Engineering/Recombinant DNA Technology: transferring eukaryotic genes into easily cultured cells to manufacture important gene products
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Description
This quiz covers the applications of biotechnology in health, including herbal medicine approved by the Department of Health. It also explores the different types of biotechnology, including red biotechnology.