Biotechnology:
Multidisciplinary field combining biology and technology.
Manipulates living organisms for useful products and processes.
Addresses challenges in agriculture, medicine, healthcare, and the environment.
Human Population Growth:
Global population increase affects resources, food, healthcare, and the environment.
Need of Biotechnology:
Solutions for challenges: food production, medicines, healthcare, and environment.
Biotechnology Products:
Examples: GM crops, insulin from engineered bacteria, biotechnological vaccines.
How Biotechnology Contributes:
Improved agriculture, medicine, and environmental conservation.
Promotes sustainable practices.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge in biology, genetics, microbiology, and lab techniques.
Develops problem-solving skills and ethical awareness.
Principles of Biotechnology:
Genetic information manipulation.
Utilization of microorganisms.
DNA technology as a fundamental principle.
Genetic Engineering:
Alteration of DNA to introduce desired traits.
Applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry.
Downstream Processing:
Purification and recovery of biotechnological products.
Includes filtration, centrifugation, chromatography, and drying.
