Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications

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1. 4

   Biotechnology And Its Applications

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   This section outlines biotechnological principles and their diverse...

2. 4.1

   Introduction

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   Biotechnology harnesses biological systems to advance products and processes...

3. 4.2

   Definition Of Biotechnology

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   Biotechnology utilizes biological systems and organisms to develop products...

4. 4.3

   Principles Of Biotechnology

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   Biotechnology harnesses biological systems for various applications,...

5. 4.3.1

   Genetic Engineering

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   Genetic engineering is a crucial biotechnology technique involving the...

6. 4.3.2

   Bioprocess Engineering

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   Bioprocess engineering focuses on maintaining sterile conditions to grow...

7. 4.4

   Applications Of Biotechnology

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   Biotechnology applications span various fields, revolutionizing agriculture,...

8. 4.4.1

   Agricultural Applications

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   Biotechnology significantly enhances agricultural productivity through...

9. 4.4.1.1

   Genetically Modified Crops (Gm Crops)

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   GM crops are developed through biotechnology to enhance agricultural...

10. 4.4.1.2

    Biofertilizers And Biopesticides

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    Biofertilizers and biopesticides are natural solutions enhancing soil...

11. 4.4.1.3

    Molecular Farming

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    Molecular farming is the use of genetically engineered plants to produce...

12. 4.4.2

    Medical Applications

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    This section discusses the medical applications of biotechnology,...

13. 4.4.2.1

    Genetically Engineered Insulin

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    Genetically engineered insulin is produced using recombinant DNA technology,...

14. 4.4.2.2

    Gene Therapy

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    Gene therapy is a revolutionary technique that aims to correct defective...

15. 4.4.2.3

    Molecular Diagnosis

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    Molecular diagnosis uses advanced techniques such as PCR and ELISA to...

16. 4.4.2.4

    Pharmacogenomics

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    Pharmacogenomics studies the influence of genetics on drug response to...

17. 4.4.3

    Industrial Applications

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    Industrial biotechnology employs living organisms or enzymes to produce...

18. 4.4.4

    Environmental Applications

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    Environmental biotechnology contributes to pollution management and...

19. 4.4.4.1

    Bioremediation

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    Bioremediation utilizes microorganisms to remove pollutants from various...

20. 4.4.4.2

    Bioenergy And Biofuels

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    This section discusses bioenergy and biofuels as renewable alternatives to...

21. 4.4.5

    Forensic And Legal Applications

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    Forensic biotechnology utilizes DNA fingerprinting for identification in...

22. 4.5

    Transgenic Organisms

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    Transgenic organisms are genetically modified organisms that contain foreign...

23. 4.6

    Bioethics And Biosafety Issues

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    Bioethics and biosafety are critical topics in biotechnology that address...

24. 4.6.1

    Ethical Issues

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    This section discusses the ethical and biosafety concerns surrounding...

25. 4.6.2

    Biosafety Concerns

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    This section addresses the biosafety concerns associated with biotechnology,...

26. 4.7

    Summary

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    Biotechnology integrates biological systems with technology to develop...

27. 4.8

    Key Terms To Remember

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    This section outlines essential terms in biotechnology, focusing on concepts...