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Biotech Ch. 1

Chapter 1 Terms

TermDefinition
Genetic Engineering allows for manipulation of organisms to benefit humans.
Bioinformatics the use of information technology to store, analyze, sort, label, and share the many DNA sequences generated by genome sequencing projects.
Synthetic Biology where biological parts and entire living systems may be designed and synthesized in the laboratory.
Developing Countries Countries that have not yet caught up with the rest of the world but are working on it.
Green Revolution Much of the increase in food production which began in the 70's.
DNA Deoxyribose nucleic acid
Transgenic Modified by inserting or moving DNA.
Biotech Modified by inserting or moving DNA in the crop.
Genetically Modified Modified by inserting or moving DNA in the crop.
Genetically Engineered Modified by inserting or moving DNA in the crop.
Cloning process of making an exact copy of an animal.
Biomanufacturing mass producing something of biological origin.
Pharming the cells of whole biotech plants and animals also may be genetically engineered to produce pharmaceuticals.
Personalized Medacine looks at the genome of individual patients to determine molecular causes of disease and to identify treatments that may be most effective.
Personalized Genomics a new field that expands on traditional genetic testing.
Gene Therapy has been used to treat and cure genetic disorders and illnesses that were once considered untreatable.
Stem Cells cells that have the ability to turn into any desired/needed cell in the body.
Bioremediation the use of living organisms to remedy an environmental problem.
Biotechnology used in monitoring and cleaning up the environment.
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