Biotechnology: Biology and Industry
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What is the definition of biotechnology?

  • Using natural enzymes for producing wine and beer
  • Applying novel technologies to study physics principles
  • Developing products and processes using chemical systems
  • Using technological applications to study biological systems (correct)

    • Can success in the biotech industry be achieved by only studying biology?

  • No, other fields of study such as chemistry and engineering are also important (correct)
  • Yes, biology is the only relevant field of study for the biotech industry
  • No, success in the biotech industry requires knowledge of history and culture
  • Yes, as long as one has practical experience in a biotech laboratory

    • What were the origins of 'biotechnology' around 1750 BC primarily related to?

  • Selective breeding of crops and livestock
  • Fermentation for producing wine and beer
  • Industrial fermentation processes for producing acetone
  • Use of bacteria and natural enzymes in food production (correct)

    • During the early 20th century, how was biotechnology primarily used during the first World War?

    <p>To produce industrial feedstock such as acetone through microbial fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of a biotechnology application mentioned in the text?

    <p>Crossbreeding plants to produce the largest, sweetest, and most tender ears of corn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does biotechnology relate to the production of beer and wine?

    <p>By using natural enzymes in the fermentation process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Human Genome Project?

    <p>To identify all genes contained in the DNA of human cells and map their locations to each of the 24 human chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conducted the first genetic engineering experiment?

    <p>Paul Berg and Stanely Cohen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are zebrafish commonly used for in scientific research?

    <p>As important experimental model organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the United States Supreme Court rule in the 1980s regarding genetically modified microorganisms?

    <p>Genetically modified microorganisms could be patented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Paul Berg's experiments in gene splicing?

    <p>They introduced recombinant DNA technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key achievements of the Human Genome Project?

    <p>Identifying all genes contained in the DNA of human cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Casper zebrafish result from?

    <p>Mating a zebrafish mutant lacking reflective pigment with a zebrafish lacking black pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is whole-genome shotgun sequencing used for?

    <p>Long-range sequence assembly in whole-genome shotgun sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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