Biotechnology
Do Now What are the prefixes and suffixes in the word “biotechnology”? What do you think biotechnology means?
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What is biotechnology? The use of gene science to create new products from plants and animals
Facts/Characteristics Biotechnology emerged in the 1970s Mainly uses recombinant DNA technology It has led to many advances in medicine, forensics, and agriculture
Summarizer On your white boards, list 3 ways biotechnology has benefited humans List 3 Benefits!
What are some examples? Creating recombinant DNA Stem cell research Cloning technology Genetically modified organisms DNA fingerprinting PCR
The negative side of biotechnology Are you playing God when manipulating organisms? Create resistant organisms Contaminate non- genetically modified organisms