Microbiology 17.1-3 Industrial Microbes
17.1.1 Industrial Microorganisms Food production Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) Alcoholic Beverages Industrial products Genetic Engineering (Biotechnology) Pharmaceuticals
17.1.2 Molecular Products from Microbes Molecular Biology Taq polymerase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Restriction Enzymes-cut DNA ligase-paste
17.1.3 Primary & Secondary Metabolites 3 Types: Growth Carbon source Electron donors Alcohol production by fermentation Antibiotic production
17.1.4 Large-Scale Fermentations Ethanol Fermentation- yeast Beer, wine, etc. Recombinant Products Insulin, vaccines , etc.
17.2 Microbial Products in the Health Industry Antibiotics Antibiotic resistance Vitamins & Amino Acids Steroids Enzymes
17.3 Wastewater Treatment & Purification Poor sanitation = disease Ecosystem destruction 3 Phases: Solids removal Bacterial decomposition Filtration & UV disinfection