1. “Biotechnology – A Great New Frontier”

5. What is Biotechnology?
Definition – Process of using living organisms and their parts as tools.
Can be summarized through 5 F’s

6. FOOD Majority of food you eat is genetically modified - what types?
- how?
- why?

7. Example #1 - Cheese
Enzyme from the lining of calves’ stomachs is used to curdle milk protein

8. Example #2 –Beer, Wine, Bread
Yeast produce ethanol and CO2

9. Example #3 – Yogurt
Bacteria produce lactic acid

11. FIBER
Using bacteria (not chemicals) to convert woodchips to paper pulp
Bioremediation – using plants to remove toxins from the ground

12. FUEL
Using crops or manure as a source of renewable energy

14. FEEDSTOCKS
Using starch instead of petroleum to create biodegradable plastics

15. PHARMACEUTICALS

19. OLD BIOTECHNOLOGY
Genetics changed by selective breeding

20. OLD BIOTECHNOLOGY +
NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!

21. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY
Organisms’ traits can be modified through genetic engineering. + =

22. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY
Glowing Mouse Video

23. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY
Genetic engineering – mixing DNA from different species
How is cheese production an example of old and new biotech?
Got Silk? Video
No Mow Grass Video
Good Tobacco Video

24. NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY