Introduction to Biotechnology
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What fundamental concept did Antony van Leeuwenhoek contribute to biotechnology?

  • Established the first genetic studies.
  • Invented the electron microscope.
  • Discovered cells using a simple microscope. (correct)
  • Created the rabies vaccine.

    • Which type of biotechnology is primarily focused on agricultural applications?

  • Green biotechnology (correct)
  • Red biotechnology
  • Gold biotechnology
  • White biotechnology

    • What is the purpose of gene knockout experiments in research?

  • To discover new drug treatments.
  • To create transgenic organisms.
  • To enhance bacterial growth.
  • To study the effects of disrupting a gene. (correct)

    • Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin?

    <p>Sir Alexander Fleming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of biotechnology does bioremediation focus on?

    <p>Environmental restoration and pollution cleanup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of blue biotechnology?

    <p>Biotechnological advancements in aquaculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of bio prospecting in biotechnology?

    <p>Locating valuable genetic resources for human benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biotechnological pioneer was the first to observe cells in cork?

    <p>Robert Hooke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a protein's weight is attributed to nitrogen?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a role of proteins in biological systems?

    <p>Muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Microbial Genome Program was initiated for what primary purpose?

    <p>To sequence microbial genomes for various applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a category of microbial metabolism that genome sequencing aims to identify?

    <p>Antibody production genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of stop codons in protein synthesis?

    <p>To terminate protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein primarily functions as receptors in cell membranes?

    <p>Membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does metagenomics involve?

    <p>Sequencing entire genomes of communities of microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is recognized as the start codon in protein synthesis?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do growth mediators play in stem cell technologies?

    <p>They help stem cells develop into specific types of tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA profiling is also known as:

    <p>DNA fingerprinting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used to alter, repair, or enhance an organism's genetic material?

    <p>Recombinant DNA technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of creating recombinant plasmid, which enzyme is primarily used to join DNA fragments?

    <p>DNA ligase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of forensic entomology in criminal investigations?

    <p>To estimate time of death using insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a plasmid in genetic engineering?

    <p>To replicate independently and carry genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Central Dogma' refer to in molecular biology?

    <p>The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analyzing body fluids and tissues in forensic toxicology?

    <p>To find the presence of drugs and poisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do metallothioneins play in bioremediation?

    <p>They capture and bind heavy metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organisms are currently used to produce synthetic insulin?

    <p>Escherichia coli and safflower plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of somatic cell nuclear transfer?

    <p>To generate genetically identical organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a product of cloning techniques mentioned in the content?

    <p>Transgenic animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Golden Rice genetically modified to enhance?

    <p>Beta Carotene and thereby vitamin A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an imbalance of microbes in the intestines potentially play in health?

    <p>It may contribute to various disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Human Microbiome Project?

    <p>Develop new techniques for cooking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the genetic code?

    <p>Non-ambiguous and universal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

    <p>They perform a wide range of functions including enzymes and receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first codon in the genetic sequence that signals the start of protein synthesis?

    <p>Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of structures do proteins with more than one polypeptide chain have?

    <p>Quaternary structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

    <p>To facilitate the translation of RNA into proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a polypeptide backbone, what defines the unique properties of each amino acid?

    <p>The R group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of chaperons in protein folding?

    <p>They guide the folding process and prevent incorrect associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein is characterized by a long, narrow shape?

    <p>Fibrous protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is complementary DNA (cDNA) lacking compared to genomic DNA?

    <p>Introns and promoters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is primarily used in the production of fructose syrups?

    <p>Glucose isomerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key roles of FDA regulations in biotechnology drug production?

    <p>They ensure safety and efficacy through all production stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which application do cellulases best serve in industrial contexts?

    <p>Animal feed production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant historical challenge related to insulin production?

    <p>Insulin had to be sourced from animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do proteases play in industrial applications?

    <p>They assist in protein digestion for various products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Biotechnology

    • Biotechnology is the manipulation of living organisms and organic material to meet human needs.

    Colors of Biotechnology

    • Red Biotechnology: Health, medical, and diagnostic applications.
    • Green Biotechnology: Agricultural applications.
    • White Biotechnology: Industrial applications.
    • Brown Biotechnology: Food biotechnology, nutrition, bioinformatics, nanobiotechnology.
    • Gold Biotechnology: Bioinformatics, nanobiotechnology, aquaculture, marine biotechnology.
    • Violet Biotechnology: Legal aspects related to bio.
    • Blue Biotechnology: Aquaculture, marine biotechnology.
    • Grey Biotechnology: Environmental biotechnology.
    • Dark Biotechnology: Bioterrorism, biowarfare.
    • Purple Biotechnology: Patents, publications, inventions, and related areas.

    Discoveries and Inventions

    • Antony van Leeuwenhoek: Discovered cells using a simple microscope.
    • Robert Hooke: Invented the compound light microscope; first to observe cells in cork.
    • Louis Pasteur: Described the role of bacteria in spoilage and the scientific basis for fermentation; created the rabies vaccine.
    • Ernst Ruska: Invented the electron microscope.
    • Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin.
    • Gregor Johan Mendel: Discovered genetics.

    Gene Knockout

    • Disrupting a gene in an animal to observe its function; researchers determine the role and function of the gene by observing the effects of the gene disruption, allowing for the study of the gene's influence on the organism.
    • Bioremediation: Stimulated growth of bacteria to degrade components in crude oil from oil spills.
    • Biotechnological research into aquatic organisms, and enzymes capable of degrading oil.

    Genetic Engineering

    • Vaccines against viruses which affect salmon.
    • Transgenic salmon that produce growth hormone.
    • Bio prospecting - searching for new genes and proteins for applications in human health and other fields.
    • Marine plankton and snails are rich sources of antitumor and anticancer molecules.
    • Using bacteria to produce insulin.
    • Genetically modifying food crops (e.g., golden rice).

    Forensic Biotechnology

    • Fingerprinting for identifying people.
    • DNA fingerprinting in forensic science:
      • Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)
      • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
      • Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD)
      • Inter-Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR)
      • Mitochondrial DNA Analysis (mtDNA)
      • 4 Chromosome markers analysis.
      • Alu repeats analysis.
    • Identification of human remains, endangered species, and disease tracking.

    Genetic Engineering Techniques

    • Recombinant DNA Technology: techniques used to cut up and combine genetic material from different biological species using restriction enzymes. This allows scientists to combine genes and create new combinations of heritable genetic material.
    • Plasmids: Small circular pieces of DNA which can replicate independently. They are ideal for inserting and replicating genes in bacteria or yeast.
    • Transgenic biotechnology: Introducing foreign genes into an organism.
    • Reproductive cloning: Creating genetically identical copies of organisms.
    • Programming of cells.
    • Forensic biotechnology: Using biotechnology techniques in legal settings.
    • Determining the roles of particular genes, or gene pathways, in biological systems.
    • Diagnosing diseases at an early stage using bio markers.

    Restriction Enzymes

    • Enzymes that bind to specific recognition sequences and cleave double-stranded DNA.
    • Used for cutting out genes.

    Insulin

    • A peptide hormone that ensures glucose is absorbed by the cells for respiration, crucial for metabolic processes.
    • Genetically engineered to produce insulin using bacteria and yeast.

    Cloning

    • "An exact genetic replica of another cell or organism".

    The Central Dogma

    • Replication: DNA to DNA.
    • Transcription: DNA to RNA.
    • Translation: RNA to protein.
    • Genetic code is read from a specified starting point as triplet codons.
    • Proteins that function as a polymer of amino acids that are synthesized from 20 amino acids.

    Types of Proteins

    • Structural organization, including primary, secondary, tertiary (3D structure), and quaternary (multiple polypeptide chains) protein structure.
    • Chaperones are small proteins that help guide folding and prevent incorrect protein associations.
    • Proteins can be folded spontaneous or by proteins called chaperones and the final folded shape is called conformation.

    Complementary DNA (cDNA)

    • Synthesized in the lab from mRNA.
    • Not genomic DNA; lacks promoters and introns.
    • Used to study gene expression.
    • Reverse Transcriptase is used to make cDNA.

    Enzymes and their industrial applications

    • Enzymes are used in various industrial processes such as in food processing, textiles, leather goods, and treatment of heavy metals.

    Biotechnology Drugs and other medical applications

    • Produced through microbial fermentation or mammalian cell culture.
    • Proteins, such as insulin, can be produced for therapeutic applications.
    • Cell cultures provide specific conditions to produce proteins for various uses.
    • Must strictly adhere to FDA regulations.

    Microorganisms

    • Microbiome: Genome of all microorganisms in a particular environment (e.g., gut).
    • Microbes play vital roles in health and other aspects of wellness.
    • Microbial genome sequencing and analysis are important.
    • Microbial genomes studies and analysis to better understand microorganisms and their roles in health, disease, and the environment.
    • Importance of identifying genes responsible for human and animal diseases.
    • Microbial diagnosis helps detect and monitor microbes to prevent and control spread of infections.

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