biomedical research ch 1 test
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