1. Biotechnology: the use of living organisms to solve problems and make useful products. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcG9q9cPqm4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcG9q9cPqm4 4:41 “The Invisible Revolution” biotechnology You tube Aspects of Biotechnology Specific Genetic Information Careers Economic Benefits to North Carolina Ethical Issues Implications for Agriculture

2. Three Basic Kinds of Biotechnology Tools 1.Working with Cells: -stem cells 2.Working with Proteins -protein coat on cells 3.Working with Genes -genetic engineering

3. Traditional Uses -Domesticating crops and animals through selective breeding -Using yeast to make bread rise and produce wines -Genetic Engineering of Crops: strawberries resistant to cold, tomatoes resistant to rotting, crops resistant to pests (reduces use of pesticides); *Each will increase of crop yield.

4. Emerging Uses of Biotechnology -Use of living cells and their molecules (stem cells) -Growth of body parts (ear program) Ethical Issues: -stem cells -Genetic Modification (GM) -Cloning -Transplants (full face)

5. Biotechnology & the Health Care Industry Diagnosis of Illnesses - Treatment of Illnesses -making medicine in large quantities (i.e. penicillin) -production of insulin for treatment of diabetes Prevention of Diseases -vaccinations “Program: Matters of Life and Death” Ear on Arm

6. Biotechnology & the Environment 1.Methods for Cleaning Up the Environment -water treatment (bacteria) -detect environmental contamination -clean up oil spills (bacteria) -removing pollution from soil and water (bioremediation) 2.Reduce our Dependence on Petroleum -biomass fuel (i.e. ethanol produced from corn, animal waste)