Biotechnology for Exploring Technology Systems Terry Howerton Atkins School of Biotechnology August 23, 2010

What is Biotechnology? Traditional biotechnology uses the processes of organisms, such as selective breeding and the making of beer, wine, bread, fabrics, and enzymes Traditional biotechnology uses the processes of organisms, such as selective breeding and the making of beer, wine, bread, fabrics, and enzymes The study of the cell, its processes and products which can be used to improve the human condition. The study of the cell, its processes and products which can be used to improve the human condition.

The Cell

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Our Protein Traits Structural (collagen, cartilage, hair) Structural (collagen, cartilage, hair) Enzymes (metabolism) Enzymes (metabolism) Transport (hemoglobin, LDL) Transport (hemoglobin, LDL) Contractile (muscle) Contractile (muscle) Hormones (insulin, growth) Hormones (insulin, growth) Antibodies (immune system) Antibodies (immune system) Recognition (blood types) Recognition (blood types) Pigment (melanin) Pigment (melanin)

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