1. Chapter 1
What is Biotechnology

2. Defining Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the study and manipulation of living things or their parts
Includes older techniques such as fermentation
Recombinant DNA Technology allows us to “cut and paste” DNA and increased the production of previously hard to make products

3. Estimate the number of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) you come in contact with daily…
Explain your answer….
On your notes reflection page

4. Genetic Modification Statistics (Food)

5. Methodology in a Research Facility
There is no one scientific method, however, scientific methodology is presented by a
5-step process:
State a testable scientific question
Develop a testable hypothesis
Plan a valid experiment
Conduct the outlined experiment
Form a conclusion based on experimental data

6. Careers in the Biotechnology Industry
Education Requirements
As manufacturing of products begin, more people are needed with hands-on experience, namely, laboratory technicians.
7 out of 10 jobs are for lab technicians.
4 yr. Degrees BS in one/some of the following
Biochemistry
Molecular biology
Genetics
Biology
Some positions require advanced degrees such as:
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree

7. Careers in the Biotechnology Industry Continued…
Categories of Biotechnology Jobs
Scientific Positions:
Research & Development
Manufacturing & Production
Clinical Research
Quality control
Nonscientific Positions:
Information Systems
Marketing & Sales
Regulatory Affairs
Administration/legal affairs

8. How Companies Select Products to Manufacture
Research & Development
After, the project enters clinical development, involving:
small- and then to large-scale production
If pharmaceutical, it must undergo clinical trials under guidelines set by the FDA
This process takes many years for any one product to move through the “product pipeline”
Revenue from successful products goes to more funding for research and development.

9. How Companies Select Products to Manufacture
Product Development Plan
Does the product meet a critical need?
Who will use the product?
Is the market large enough to produce enough sales?
Will the product do what the company claims?
Can patent protection be secured?
Can a profit be made?

10. How Companies Select Products to Manufacture
Regulations: Rules, guidelines, and strict testing are performed by agencies such as:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Safety and effectiveness must be proven.
Many people advocate the speeding of this process because risks of this would be outweighed by the difference they can make for many lives.

11. GloFish Questions “Google and write in your Lab Notebook”
What are GloFish?
Describe in detail how they are produced?
What is the main purpose of GloFish (How are they used?)
What are the controversies surrounding them?
List 3 advantages to creating GloFish.
List 3 disadvantages to creating GloFish.