Introduction to Biotechnology Ms. Beucler
What is Biotechnology? The manipulation of living organisms or parts of organisms to make products useful to humans.
Deals with GMO’s Cause for concern Genetically Manipulating Organisms Alter their behavior, characteristics or value Cause for concern Uses Using organisms that grow and reproduce Welfare of animals Manipulation of cells can cause controversy
The Need for Biotechnology Over 7 billion people on the planet How do we support all of these people? Find a way to be more efficient Green Revolution Conventional crop breeding, new pesticides, and management techniques put in place
The Impact of Technology Sometimes it’s a good thing Engineering plants so they have: Better growth Higher yields Shorter generations How do we accomplish that? Change the genetic makeup!
Uses of Biotechnology The future of Agriculture is Biotechnology Uses Plant Biotechnology Animal Science Medicine The Environment
Assignment Read Chapter 1 Define the terms to know Hand into your file when you are finished!