Biotechnology
Why Biotech? Used widely in industry today Many possible applications Used extensively in the food industry – value-added products Genomics is just beginning
My knowledge is limited… where do I start?
Two Types of Biotech Old vs New
History of Biotechnology Earliest known biotech application –Cheesemaking Lactic Acid Fermentation
Alcohol Fermentation –Wine –Root Beer –Bread making
Biotechnology, defined broadly, is the engineering of organisms for useful purposes.
New Biotechnology Genes Genetic Engineering Genomics
Often, biotechnology involves the creation of hybrid genes and their introduction into organisms in which some or all of the gene is not normally present. Fourteen month-old genetically engineered (biotech) salmon (left) and standard salmon (right).
Applications in the classroom
Alcohol Fermentation Bread in a Bag Bread in a Bag Rootbeer Lab Rootbeer Lab Basic Yeast Fermentation Lab Basic Yeast Fermentation Lab
Lactic Acid Fermentation Making Cheese Making Cheese Yogurt Lab Yogurt Lab
Micropropagation African Violets African Violets Micro propagation lesson plan Micro propagation lesson plan Micropropagation lab handout Micropropagation lab handout Rubric
How to Grow Bacteria Making nutrient plates Making nutrient plates Streaking Technique Streaking Technique Interpreting Plates Interpreting Plates
Bacterial Transformation Lab pGlo Lab pGlo Lab Video
Extracting DNA Strawberry Lab Strawberry Lab
DNA Necklace Lab Lab
GMO Labs GMO Testing Lab GMO Testing Lab GMO Testing #2 GMO Testing #2
Gel Electrophoresis Battery Powered Gel Boxes Battery Powered Gel Boxes E-gels
Grants SPEC Mini grant Mini grant
Team Teaching Tips
Teaching Biotech for Science Credit