Biotechnology
- Definition Page 3
- Examples Page 3
- Advantages and Disadvantages Page 4
- Main Features Page 5
- Ethical Issues Page 5
Genetic Engineering
- Definition Page 6
- Examples Page 6
- Advantages and Disadvantages Page 7
- Main Features Page 7
- Ethical Issues Page 8
- Can Genetic Engineering be Page 8
Regarded as Biotechnology?
- What Factors Influenced Page 9
My View Point?
References Page 9
Definition
Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use to benefit the lives of humans or other organisms, in bettering their lives. (Essays, UK. (November 2013). Can Genetic Engineering Be Regarded As Biotechnology Biology?. April 2014, http://www.ukessays.com/essays/biology/can-genetic-engineering-be-regarded-as-biotechnology-biology-essay.php?cref=1)
Examples
Golden rice: Was created by Inro Protrykys. He wanted to eliminate the deficiency of vitamin A in rural areas and under developed countries and areas. The idea was to create a production of beta-carotene., which is mainly found in gold rice plants. Beta-carotene is one of the main sources of vitamin A. By adding only two genes, a plant phytoene synthase and a bacterial phytoene desaturase, the pathway is turned back on and β-carotene consequently accumulates in the grain. This allows for more vitamin A to be present in the rice and thus bettering the amount of nutrients one will get from Golden Rice. (The Science of Golden Rice, Golden Rice Project, 23 April 2014, http://www.goldenrice.org/Content2-How/how1_sci.php)
Fermentation: It is a process that converts sugars ...
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... prosthetic arm due to an accident he had two years ago. I once had a convocation with him in connection with his accident, and he told me, if it were not for biotechnology and genetic engineering, his life would be a lot more complicated. This is why my viewpoint on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is what it is.
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The source "Golden can end world hunger" by Reinhard Renneberg published in the year 2012, argues that golden rice contain a large quantity of provitamin A that helps in resistance to infectious diseases and blindness. Reinhard's strategy of argument is effective and persuasive and audience tend to be the public. He states his purpose, his angle, topic, appeal to logos using statistics and data, appeal to ethos using credibility, and finally appeal to pathos and he does by telling stories.
One of the most controversial topics discussed in the world of medicine pertained to the topic of genetic engineering. Some doctors saw it as tool of world destruction, however many of them seeing it as a chance of potential cures and treatments. Charles Darwin first introduced this idea. In his first publication, The Origin of Species, he introduced the idea of survival of the fittest. He stated that evolutionary change was only possible due to the genetic variation between each generation, including the combination of different characteristics. In other words, he wrote that only those who had desirable characteristics, in terms of survival, would be able to pass down their genes. If two bred and possessed desirable characteristics, then the desirable characteristic would strengthen, modifying the genes. Darwin’s theories have been the base of many medical breakthroughs that contributed to genetic engineering. The idea soon influenced medicine, the idea of strengthening the healthy cells and isolating them from the unhealthy ones. The simple idea Darwin discovered had changed medicine as a whole. Today, doctors and scientists are able to manipulate genes in order to create new treatments and cures. Today, Darwin’s discovery changed and saved millions of lives around the world. Despite the fact that genetic engineering can have a negative impact on society, it was an important discovery due to the advancement in conventional medicine.
1. NPR News Health Blog. Rob Stein. An Artificial Arm Gives One Man The Chance To Feel Again. [Online] 5th February 2014. Retrieved from
Genetic engineering, sometimes called genetic modification, is the process to alter the structure and nature of genes in humans, plants, and animals (what is genetic engineering). Because DNA is a code that is universal, genes can be manipulated
He goes to multiple appointments every month because of this syndrome. He is an inspiration to me and everyone he meets. He has lived his whole life dealing with all the surgeries and appointments with a smile on his face. My brother has been an inspiration for me my whole life.
Amputation was due to an accident in Iceland when he was young in his school days. It had many things left undone for him because he couldn’t even move properly. He was accidentally hit by an oil truck that caused amputation of one of his legs and was not a good sign as he was an active person in his daily schedules. He was in pain for past 28 years and had around 50 operations trying to regain his confidence in different matters such as balance.
Researchers at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Institute for plant sciences have created a strain of ‘golden rice’ containing an unusually high content of beta-carotene a vitamin A.
The rapid progression in biotechnology with medical practice have expanded the horizon for life, life ethics, and healthcare (Summary: Bioethics- Ethical Issues in Medicine). People that couldn’t have lived through amputations have been able to live the life they envisioned with prosthetics. The “Good Odds” commercial by Toyota is a great example, in that they have calculated the odds of winning a gold medal for those born against the odds. The commercial highlights the odds of winning a Paralympic gold medal as almost 1 billion to 1, and that number is able to drop because of the daily advancements in biotechnology. Athletes would not be able to compete at their best without the best versions of biotechnology supporting their every move. This represents the power of biotechnology in which it powers humans that were born against the odds to excel, believe, and achieve in every part of their lives. Biotechnology has giving color to their world, and hope in their minds that they can not only beat the odds but set the odds to anything they want it to be. This is why biotechnology should be advocated for, because it has advocated for the lives of those who deserve a
In today’s society, the medical field has accomplished many technological advances that has made peoples’ lives more beneficial. Currently, Scientists can only genetically modify an embryo’s gender or eliminate diseases ,but in the future there may be a development to design perfect babies by taking out certain genes. Regulation needs to be applied to limit genetic modification ,because it creates bias leading to racism of who fits the criteria for a perfect individual.Proponents of designer babies in today’s society suggest that new development of genetic enhancement benefits elimination of harmful diseases and gender determination. However, genetic technology can harm the child and deprive christian views of unconditional love and acceptance.Brave
Biotechnology, a term coined in 1917 by Karl Ereky, is defined as the manipulation of living organisms for purposes other than their original intent. Biotechnological research is often propelled by the desire to increase the quality of life that humans experience here on earth and is used to find solutions to modern-day problems. General opposition of the many variations of this type of research is driven by concern about the unknown effects of altering the environment of the natural world and the ethics of doing so. While the term may sound futuristic, agricultural biotechnology is nearly as old as civilization itself. Agriculture, in its most basic sense, is biotechnology and it all started with food.
The simplest definition of the biotechnology industry is that it deals with the application of biological knowledge and techniques pertaining to molecular, cellular and genetic processes to develop products and services. The applications range from agriculture (genetically modified food, insect resistant fibre, food processing), industrial (biofuels, bioenzymes in pollution control) and medical biotechnology (diagnosing diseases, developing new drugs).
We live in a world that is constantly changing and advancing thanks to technological advancements, especially in the field of molecular genetics. Today, we are discovering and implementing new ways to overcome the ill-fated symptoms developed as a result from poor health or accidents. We are also making advancements in the field of agriculture thanks to molecular genetics. As we all know, food is an essential entity in our lives and is abundant as well as relatively easy to obtain here in the United States. However, as good as it may sound, this is not necessarily true for developing countries. Many people in developing countries receive very little food, if any, due to its scarcity. It is estimated that in Asia alone, close to 800 million people go to bed hungry every night due to food shortage. This problem can be alleviated by turning to the production of genetically modified organisms (a.k.a. GMOs).
Scientists and the general population favor genetic engineering because of the effects it has for the future generation; the advanced technology has helped our society to freely perform any improvements. Genetic engineering is currently an effective yet dangerous way to make this statement tangible. Though it may sound easy and harmless to change one’s genetic code, the conflicts do not only involve the scientific possibilities but also the human morals and ethics. When the scientists first used mice to practice this experiment, they “improved learning and memory” but showed an “increased sensitivity to pain.” The experiment has proven that while the result are favorable, there is a low percentage of success rate. Therefore, scientists have concluded that the resources they currently own will not allow an approval from the society to continually code new genes. While coding a new set of genes for people may be a benefitting idea, some people oppose this idea.
Biotechnology is a field in science that is predominantly genetics. To be a slightly specific, it’s the manipulation of biological procedures for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic exploitation of microorganisms for the manufacturing of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
...ound in the organism. An example would be that organisms are currently on the market and also include plants with the resistance to some insects and also plants can also tolerate herbicides and also crops with modified oil contents. (Biosafety, 2005) Genetic engineering was found to be a changing of an organism. The first big success of genetic engineering was found to be the production of insulin which is a hormone which is produced by the human’s pancreas by something called genetically modified bacteria. Then today’s genetic engineering techniques are used in a lot of different areas.