Biotechnology and Herbal Medicine

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What is the primary goal of Somatic Gene Therapy?

To create genetically modified organisms

To introduce new genes into human cells for non-therapeutic purposes

To disrupt harmful genes or repair mutated genes in non-reproductive cells (correct)

To repair mutated genes in reproductive cells

What is the primary function of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy?

To manufacture proteins

To create genetically modified organisms

To remove harmful genes from cells

To deliver genetic material into cells (correct)

What is the result of Gene Editing technology?

The manufacture of proteins

The creation of genetically modified organisms

The disruption of harmful genes or repair of mutated genes (correct)

The introduction of new genes into human cells for non-therapeutic purposes

What is the purpose of Gene Engineering, also known as Recombinant DNA Technology?

To transfer eukaryotic genes into easily cultured cells to manufacture important gene products Signup and view all the answers

What type of Gene Therapy involves the removal of cells from a patient, genetic modification, and return to the patient?

Patient-Derived Cellular Gene Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Plasmid DNA in Gene Therapy?

To carry therapeutic genes into human cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifying viruses in Gene Therapy?

To deliver therapeutic genes into human cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Gene Therapy Products?

To repair mutated genes or disrupt harmful genes Signup and view all the answers

What color of biotechnology is associated with the development of vaccines, drugs, and gene therapy?

Red Biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned in the text?

Gray Biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of White Biotechnology?

To manufacture biofuels efficiently Signup and view all the answers

Which type of biotechnology is associated with agricultural processes?

Green Biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Yellow Biotechnology?

To produce foods with reduced saturated fat levels Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'biotechnology'?

Karl Ereky Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a type of herbal medicine approved by DOH?

Gray Biotechnology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Red Biotechnology?

To develop vaccines and drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Blue Biotechnology?

Obtaining cosmetic, health, or aquaculture products from sea and ocean processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Gray Biotechnology?

Preservation and recovery of natural ecosystems altered by contaminants. Signup and view all the answers

What is Gold Biotechnology associated with?

Analysis of data in biological processes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Purple Biotechnology focus on?

Legal aspects related to biotechnology. Signup and view all the answers

What does Black Biotechnology involve?

Research on micro-organisms that can be manipulated to attack human health. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a type of biotechnology mentioned?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of any biotechnology type?

study of astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a name associated with the development of biotechnology?

Charles Darwin Signup and view all the answers

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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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.