2.  Bacterial infections are treated using __________. Examples of these treatments include: Amoxycillin, Penicillin, and Erythromycin

3.  Typically study:  genetic modification of organisms to make better organisms, medicines, etc  Bioinformatics (storing and retrieving of biological data)  Genomics (study of genes and how they function) Results of studies have included: Decline in viral diseases, hardier crops, increase in agricultural production (more food) Biotechnologists

4.   Biotechnologists have modified crops to produce more food by increasing leaf size to increase the intake of energy from the ______, there for increasing the amount of energy needed to make more food.  Biotechnologists have modified crops to resist infection from viruses that can damage/destroy food sources Agriculture

5.   Biotechnologists have created fertilizers that increase the amount of nutrients in soil  Biotechnologists have created crops that are resistant to specific insects, reducing the need for insecticides Agriculture cont’d

6.   Increasing our use and production of tools that use biotechnology could add new jobs and increase revenue to the state of NC  Biotechnologists in NC are currently studying genomics, the study of genes and how they function  Having future goals in the area of biotechnology will create a large economic benefit to NC Biotechnology in North Carolina

7.   GM is the process of changing an organisms DNA to make it better  Gene splicing(gene therapy) is an example of GM Genetic Mofidication

8.   Crossbreeding is a process where the DNA of two different organisms is combined to create a new organism Example: Plum and Apricot = Pluot Crossbreeding

9.  Cloning is a process by which an organism is created that has the exact same genes as its “parent”. The Clone is created using a body cell. Cloning has ethical concerns for some people Cloning

10.  Scientists use extracted DNA segments to link suspects to crimes. Example: Forensic Testing

11.   Early testing of infants for genetic diseases  Gene therapy  Less expensive food, greater quantity  Medicines  Creation of “environmental cleaners” Benefits of Biotechnology

12.   Cloning  Genetically changing organisms  Potential for creation of harmful viruses  Unknown side effects Concerns with Biotechnology