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1 Module 1 Biotechnology Basics Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.

2 Lessons for Module 1 1.1 Overview of Biotechnology 1.2 Cell Structure and Function 1.3 DNA Structure and Function 1.4 Protein Synthesis 1.5 Protein Structure and Function 1.6 Math Skills 1.7 Lab Overview Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.

3  Define biotechnology  Understand the history of biotechnology  Relate biotechnology to current world issues Goals for Lesson 1.1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.

4 The use of living organisms and biological molecules to solve problems or make useful products. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. Define Biotechnology

5  Fermentation Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

6  Selective breeding Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

7  Mendel’s work in genetics Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

8  Vaccinations Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

9  Pharmaceuticals Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

10  Genetic engineering Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. History of Biotechnology

11 Biotechnology is used in the following fields:  Agriculture – to reduce the use of harmful pesticides  Bioremediation – to clean up the environment  Food Processing – to genetically modify food  Textile industry– to replace harmful chemicals  Forensics – to conduct criminal investigations  Archeology – to determine ancestry of mummies and fossils  Medicine – to produce cheaper medicines and diagnostic tests Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved. Relating Biotechnology to Current World Issues

12 Introductory Biotech Video Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2012. All rights reserved.

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