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Introduction to Biotechnology An Agricultural Revolution

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ISBN-10: 076684272X

ISBN-13: 9780766842724

Edition: 2005

Authors: Ray V. Herren

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Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts that contribute to agriculture?s biotechnology revolution. Each chapter of this comprehensive text includes topics such as cell functions, genetics and genetic engineering, the uses of biotechnology and biotech careers. Also included is a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning and their potential dangers to humans and the environments. This information enables students to engage and utilize the text?s science-based content in classroom discussions and research activities.
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List price: $166.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/16/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 414
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

Michael Foley was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, but has lived most of his adult life in London, working for twenty-three years as a Lecturer in Information Technology at the University of Westminster before retiring in 2007 to concentrate on full-time writing. He has published critically-acclaimed poetry, novels and non-fiction, including New and Selected Poems (Blackstaff Press 2011). His first non-fiction book, The Age of Absurdity (Simon & Schuster 2010), was a bestseller and has been translated into seven languages.Ray V. Herren has been actively involved in agriculture for most of his life. He grew up on a diversified farm, where he played a major role in the production of…    

Preface
The Phenomena of Biotechnology
Introduction
Defining Biotechnology
The Need for Biotechnology
Current Uses of Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Science
Medicine
The Environment
Summary
Lab Activity: Global Use of Transgenic Crops
The Historical Development of Biotechnology
The Early Beginnings of Biotechnology
Biotechnology and the Expansion of Civilization
Food Preservation
Bread Making
The Science of Genetics
The Discovery of Cells
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Reproduction
Gene Transfer
Genetic Engineering
Summary
Lab Activity: Biotechnology Time Line
The Principles of Scientific Research
Scientific Research
The Scientific Method
Stating the Problem
Formulating a Hypothesis
Designing the Research Methodology
Conducting the Experiment
Collecting the Data
Analyzing the Data
Drawing Conclusions and Implications
Writing the Research Report
Summary
Lab Activity: Zymotechnology: Ancient Art and Modern Science
Cells: The Foundation of Life
The Importance of Cells
Types of Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cell Components
Cell Reproduction
Meiosis
Mitosis
Animal Stem Cells
Summary
Lab Activity: Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
The Principles of Genetic Transfer
The Phenomena of Gene Transfer
DNA Sequencing
Genes
Chromosomes
RNA and the Process of Transcription and Translation
Gene Mapping
Summary
Lab Activity: Extracting DNA
Producing Genetically Modified Organisms
Introduction
Genetically Modified Microorganisms
The Process of Genetic Engineering
Gene Splicing in Plants
Inserting the DNA
Gene Splicing in Animals
Summary
Lab Activity: Cloning the Old-Fashioned Way: Asexual Propagation of Plants
Animal Cloning
Introduction
Why Do We Want to Create Clones?
Genetic Superiority
Animal and Product Uniformity
Endangered Species
Research
The Animal Cloning Process
Frog Clones
Cloning Mammals
Genetically Altered Clones
Perfecting the Process
Differences in Clones
Summary
Lab Activity: Selective Breeding: Salt Tolerance
Plant Cloning
Introduction
Advantages of Plant Cloning
Methods of Plant Cloning
Cloning by Separation and Division
Cloning by Cuttings
Layering
Cloning by Grafting
Cloning by Tissue Culture
Cloning Genetically Altered Organisms
Summary
Lab Activity: Herbicide-Resistant Transgenic Plants
Biotechnology in Plant Science
Introduction
Insect Control through Biotechnology
Sterile Male Insects
Insect-Resistant Plants
Herbicide-Resistant Crops
Disease-Resistant Crops
Climatic Tolerance
Other Uses of Plant Biotechnology
Summary
Lab Activity: Penicillin: An Accident Waiting to Happen
Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction
Introduction
Artificial Insemination
The Development of Artificial Insemination
Semen Collection and Processing
Control of the Estrus Cycle
Embryo Transfer
The Process of Embryo Transfer
Sperm Sexing
Summary
Lab Activity: Feed Preservation: Silage
Biotechnology in Medicine
Pharming
Animal Pharms
Plant Pharming
Summary
Lab Activity: Food Preservation: Enzymes
Biotechnology in the Food Industry
Meeting Dietary Needs
Preserving Foods through Biotechnology
Drying and Salting
Canning
Refrigeration
Enzyme Production
Summary
Lab Activity: Biogas Generators
Biotechnology in Ecology
Ecology
Agriculture and Our Environment
Detecting Environmental Pollutants
Bioremediation
Phytoremediation
Advantages and Limitations of Using Bio- and Phytoremediation
High-Yield Farming
Environmental Concerns of Genetically Modified Crops
Growing Crops in Harsh Conditions
Biodiesel
Summary
Lab Activity: Bioremediation Part 1: Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Consumer Concerns about Biotechnology
Introduction
Food Issues
Environmental Concerns
The Altering of Animals
Genetic Transfer in Animals
The Governing of Biotechnology
GMO Labeling
Summary
Lab Activity: Bioremediation Part 2: Tertiary Wastewater Treatment
Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Ethical Dilemmas
Ethics in Stem Cell Research
Ethics in Cloning
Who Should Benefit from Biotechnology?
Patents on Life
Biopiracy
Summary
Lab Activity: Bioremediation Part 3: Oil-Degrading Bacteria
Careers in Biotechnology
Making a Career Decision
Research and Development
Manufacturing and Production
Marketing and Sales
Careers in Natural Resources and the Environment
Careers in Social Science
Educational Preparation
Summary
Lab Activity: Phytoremediation
Glossary
Index