Biotechnology

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Biotechnology
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Whats it mean?

• Bio technology biotechnology
• Biology the study of life
• Technology the application of tools, materials,
  processes and systems by humans to solve problems
• BIOTECHNOLOGY using living things (plants,
  animals, and bacteria) to solve problems and
  provide benefits to humankind!

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Branches of Biotechnology

• Bioconversion
• Bioprocessing
• Environmental
• Ergonomics
• Engineering / Designing Systems
• Research and Development

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So how do we benefit?

• Increases standard of living.
• Provides us with medicine.
• Provides us with advanced machinery.
• Provides us with more knowledge.
• Provides us with a better environment.
• Provides us with better crops.

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Biotechnology The Environment

• Recycling
• Sanitary Landfills
• Clean Air Act (1970)
• Clean Water Act (1972)

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Biotechnology Engineering

• Making new machines
• Making new appliances
• Making new automobiles

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Biotechnology Medicine

• Penicillin
• HIV and AIDS treatment
• Cancer Drugs
• Radiation Therapy
• Stem Cell Research

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Biotechnology Energy

• Fossil fuels to Bio-fuels
• Nuclear Power Plants
• Hydroelectric Power Plants

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Biotechnology Agriculture

• The Cotton Gin
• Plows
• Tractors
• Pasteurization
• Soil Enrichment
• Transgenic Crops and Livestock