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What was the first recombinant DNA product for use in humans, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982?
What was the first recombinant DNA product for use in humans, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1982?
Which area of biotechnology primarily involves using living organisms to process, degrade, and clean up environmental pollution?
Which area of biotechnology primarily involves using living organisms to process, degrade, and clean up environmental pollution?
The use of computer science to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data, is known as what?
The use of computer science to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data, is known as what?
Studying the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells is known as what?
Studying the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells is known as what?
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Combining DNA from different sources is an example of what?
Combining DNA from different sources is an example of what?
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What is customized medicine based on a person's genetics known as?
What is customized medicine based on a person's genetics known as?
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Which term involves farm-raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms?
Which term involves farm-raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms?
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What is the use of normal genes or the replacement of diseased genes for treating human genetic disorders known as?
What is the use of normal genes or the replacement of diseased genes for treating human genetic disorders known as?
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Selective breeding involves what?
Selective breeding involves what?
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What is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food known as?
What is the use of living organisms or their products to clean up the environment, improve human health, and provide more nutritious and disease-free food known as?
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Subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person are called what?
Subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person are called what?
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What is an approach to genome editing that makes it possible to correct genetic diseases and create novel genetic modifications of genomes?
What is an approach to genome editing that makes it possible to correct genetic diseases and create novel genetic modifications of genomes?
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As of 2016, which of the following was the top-selling biotechnology drug?
As of 2016, which of the following was the top-selling biotechnology drug?
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Which of the following is the application of biotechnology to industrial processes?
Which of the following is the application of biotechnology to industrial processes?
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How can a physician use precision medicine to design a drug treatment strategy?
How can a physician use precision medicine to design a drug treatment strategy?
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What three locations account for approximately 95% of biotechnology countries?
What three locations account for approximately 95% of biotechnology countries?
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The complementary base that hydrogen bonds with thymine in a DNA double helix is what?
The complementary base that hydrogen bonds with thymine in a DNA double helix is what?
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Which of the following is a structural feature of DNA but not RNA?
Which of the following is a structural feature of DNA but not RNA?
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Which type of base-pair substitution mutation has no effect on the amino acid sequence of a protein?
Which type of base-pair substitution mutation has no effect on the amino acid sequence of a protein?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) but not rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) but not rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?
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Study Notes
Biotechnology Products
- The first recombinant DNA product approved for human use was insulin in 1982.
- This was developed by Genentech, a biotechnology company.
Biotechnology Applications
- Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to clean up environmental pollution.
- Bioinformatics uses computer science to analyze biological data, such as DNA sequence comparison data.
- Genomics studies the entire complement of DNA in an organism's cells.
- Recombinant DNA technology combines DNA from different sources.
- Pharmacogenomics is customized medicine based on a person's genetics.
- Aquaculture involves raising finfish, shellfish, algae, and other aquatic organisms.
- Gene therapy replaces diseased genes with normal ones for treating genetic disorders.
- Selective breeding involves mating organisms with desirable characteristics.
- Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products for various purposes, including environmental cleanup, improving human health, and providing more nutritious food.
- Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are subtle differences in DNA sequences that vary from person to person.
CRISPR-Cas
- CRISPR-Cas is a genome editing approach that allows for correcting genetic diseases and creating novel genetic modifications.
Top Selling Biotechnology Drug (2016)
- Humira was the top-selling biotechnology drug in 2016.
Biotechnology Applications in Industry
- Industrial biotechnology applies biotechnology to industrial processes.
Precision Medicine
- Precision medicine uses a patient's genetic profile to design specific and effective drug treatment strategies.
Biotechnology Industry Geography
- Europe, Japan, and North America account for about 95% of the biotechnology industry.
DNA Structure
- Adenine (A) hydrogen bonds with thymine (T) in a DNA double helix.
DNA vs. RNA
- Deoxyribose sugar is present in DNA but not RNA.
- Single-stranded structure is a characteristic of RNA but not DNA.
Gene Mutations
- Silent mutations do not affect the amino acid sequence of a protein.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) is involved in steroid synthesis, drug and alcohol detoxification.
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) is involved in protein synthesis.
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Explore the fascinating world of biotechnology with this quiz, covering key concepts like recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics, and gene therapy. Learn about the various applications and products developed in this innovative field, including the first approved recombinant DNA product, insulin. Test your knowledge on how living organisms are used to solve environmental issues and customize medicine.
