Bio 121 Module 1 Introduction to Industrial Microbiology PDF

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY Module 1 -Bio 121 PRESENTED BY : Ma. Easter Joy Sajo Introduction Biotechnology is a broad discipline in Microbiology defined as the study of which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited organisms too small to be seen with...

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY Module 1 -Bio 121 PRESENTED BY : Ma. Easter Joy Sajo Introduction Biotechnology is a broad discipline in Microbiology defined as the study of which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. These organisms include to develop new technologies. New tools viruses, and products developed by biotechnologists are useful in research, protozoa. agriculture, industry and the clinic. bacteria, algae, fungi, and Industrial Microbiology Biotechnology “Commercial Exploitation” " technological application" Microbial biotechnology has applications in major industrial areas: Health care (Medical) - 01. Crop Production and Agri. Non-food (industrial) uses of crops- 02. Food and Beverages - 03. Other products (eg. Biodegradable plastics, vegetable oil, biofuels) Environmental uses - 04. Microbial biotech enabled by genome studies will lead to breakthroughs new industrial catalysts fermentation organisms improved vaccines Bioremediation better disease-diagnostic tools improved microbial agents reduced virulence food safety, food security, value-added products human nutrition and functional foods Microbial biotechnology is defined as any technological application that uses microbiological systems, microbial organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use. Microorganisms are used in industrial settings to produce many important chemicals, antibiotics, organic compounds, and pharmaceuticals. Using living organisms as chemical synthesis factories reduces many of the risks and polluting raw materials to be replaced by less expensive processes. The by-products of biosynthetic reactions are usually less toxic and hazardous than those of industrial chemical reactions Interesting Facts Microbes have existed on the earth for over 3.5 billion years. 50% of the living matter is comprised of microorganisms. Less than 1% of all bacteria have been identified, cultivated and studied in the Laboratory. Yet we are literally surrounded by microbes all the time History of industrial microbiology and microbial biotechnology Homework Search for a local product that uses microbial biotechnology. Introduce your chosen product next meeting through a 2-minute presentation. In your presentation, explain how the microorganisms are used in the production and identify the economic and social impact of the product/microorganism involved. Thank You! What Do You Think ?