Recent Innovations in Biotechnology
CBSE · Class 12 · Biotechnology
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What to Focus On
- Biofuels are made from biological products or waste.
- Biodiesel is made by trans-esterification and works in regular diesel engines without modification.
- Bioalcohol production includes sugar release, fermentation, distillation, and drying.
- PHB is a biodegradable plastic.
- PHB is produced commercially by fermentation with Alcaligenes eutropus.
- Transgenic plants can be used to produce PHB.
- GM crops are used for pest resistance, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and better nutrition.
- Herbicide tolerance is achieved by over-producing the target enzyme.
- Roundup Ready crops tolerate glyphosate.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Biodegradable plastic is naturally made by plants without genetic engineering.
Bt brinjal and Bt cotton are the same kind of commercial success in India.
Golden Rice is a crop made mainly for higher yield, not for nutrition.
Memory Tips
Main branches of biofuels
Steps in bioalcohol production
Ethanol blending limits in India
Why ethanol-blended petrol can cause engine trouble
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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