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Module 1 Biotechnology Basics Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.
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Lessons for Module 1 1.1 Overview of Biotechnology 1.2 Cell Structure and Function 1.3 DNA Structure and Function 1.4 Protein Synthesis 1.5 Protein Structure and Function 1.6 Math Skills 1.7 Lab Overview Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.
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Define biotechnology Understand the history of biotechnology Relate biotechnology to current world issues Goals for Lesson 1.1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.
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The use of living organisms and biological molecules to solve problems or make useful products. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. Define Biotechnology
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Fermentation Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Selective breeding Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Mendel’s work in genetics Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Vaccinations Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Pharmaceuticals Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Genetic engineering Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology
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Biotechnology is used in the following fields: Agriculture – to reduce the use of harmful pesticides Bioremediation – to clean up the environment Food Processing – to genetically modify food Textile industry– to replace harmful chemicals Forensics – to conduct criminal investigations Archeology – to determine ancestry of mummies and fossils Medicine – to produce cheaper medicines and diagnostic tests Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. Relating Biotechnology to Current World Issues
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Introductory Biotech Video Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.
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