biomedical research ch 1 test

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What did the Human Genome Project accomplish

Determining the human DNA sequence.

EPA stands for

Environmental Protection Agency

Define Biotechnology

The study and manipulation of living things or their component molecules, cells, tissue, or organs.

Define bioethics

The study of decision-making as it applies to moral decisions that have to be made because of advances in biology, medicine and technology.

Insulin

made in bacteria cells to treat diabetes

Selective breeding

manipulating living things with desired characteristics

Antibiotics

proteins developed by the immune system that recognize a specific molecule (antigen)

Proteases

proteins that break down other proteins

What is the "strategies for values clarification"? (Define the steps that would be used to determine if embryonic stem cells should be used for genetic research)

1.Identify and understand the problem/issue 2.List all possible solutions to the issue 3.Identify the pros and cons of each solution

Know the 'sequence' of events during the process development of pharmaceutical products

1. product identification 2. research and development 3. small-scale manufacturing 4. safety and efficacy 5. manufacturing 6. sales and marketing

Where do you normally find biotechnology research labs

Im universities and government agencies

Name the 4 domains of biotechnology

Industrial and Environmental, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, and Diagnostic Research.

What is the difference between moral and ethics

Morals= distinguishing between right and wrong. Ethics= study of moral standards

When writing a conclusion, technicians use the "REE, PE, PA" method to ensure that all important data,evidence, and applications are discussed. Explain the meanings of the terms represented by "REE", "PE", and "PA."

REE= results with evidence and explanation * PE=possible errors * PA= Practical applications

Scientific positions in most biotechnology companies fall into one of four categories. List them

Research and Development/Manufacturing and Production/Clinical research/Quality control

What are the steps of the scientific method?

State a question - Hypothesis - Plan a Valid experiment - Conduct the experiment and record data - Formulate conclusion

The primary goal at a biotechnology company is to

To produce and sell commercial "for profit" products

USDA stands for

US Department of Agriculture

What are the 3 government agencies that regulate the biotechnology industry?

USDA (regulates the use and production of plants, veterinarian supplies, medication, and genetically modified plants and animals) EPA (enforced environmental laws) FDA (regulates the use and production of food)

Recombinant DNA

a combination of DNA from different sources of one molecule

Variable

a factor that gets manipulated during an experiment

What was the first genetically engineered product sold?

t-PA; a blood clot dissolving enzyme that could be injected right after a heart attack to clear blood flow


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