1. Introduction to Biotechnology
Ms. Beucler

2. What is Biotechnology?
The manipulation of living organisms or parts of organisms to make products useful to humans.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. Uses of Biotechnology The future of Agriculture is Biotechnology Uses
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Science
Medicine
The Environment

7. Assignment Read Chapter 1 Define the terms to know
Hand into your file when you are finished!