Biotechnology

Why Biotech? Used widely in industry today Many possible applications Used extensively in the food industry – value-added products Genomics is just beginning

My knowledge is limited… where do I start?

Two Types of Biotech Old vs New

History of Biotechnology Earliest known biotech application –Cheesemaking Lactic Acid Fermentation

Alcohol Fermentation –Wine –Root Beer –Bread making

Biotechnology, defined broadly, is the engineering of organisms for useful purposes.

New Biotechnology Genes Genetic Engineering Genomics

Often, biotechnology involves the creation of hybrid genes and their introduction into organisms in which some or all of the gene is not normally present. Fourteen month-old genetically engineered (biotech) salmon (left) and standard salmon (right).

Applications in the classroom

Alcohol Fermentation Bread in a Bag Bread in a Bag Rootbeer Lab Rootbeer Lab Basic Yeast Fermentation Lab Basic Yeast Fermentation Lab

Lactic Acid Fermentation Making Cheese Making Cheese Yogurt Lab Yogurt Lab

Micropropagation African Violets African Violets Micro propagation lesson plan Micro propagation lesson plan Micropropagation lab handout Micropropagation lab handout Rubric

How to Grow Bacteria Making nutrient plates Making nutrient plates Streaking Technique Streaking Technique Interpreting Plates Interpreting Plates

Bacterial Transformation Lab pGlo Lab pGlo Lab Video

Extracting DNA Strawberry Lab Strawberry Lab

DNA Necklace Lab Lab

GMO Labs GMO Testing Lab GMO Testing Lab GMO Testing #2 GMO Testing #2

Gel Electrophoresis Battery Powered Gel Boxes Battery Powered Gel Boxes E-gels

Grants SPEC Mini grant Mini grant

Team Teaching Tips

Teaching Biotech for Science Credit