Recent Innovations in Biotechnology
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Environmental Biotechnology
- Environmental biotechnology uses biological systems to address pollution and find alternatives to fossil fuels
- Biofuels include biodiesel (from vegetable oils, animal fats), bioalcohol (from sugarcane, corn), biogas (from organic waste), and biomass (solid biofuels)
- Biodiesel contains higher hydrogen and oxygen, less carbon than fossil fuels, improving combustion and reducing emissions
Plant Biotechnology and GM Crops
- GM crops provide enhanced yields, pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, and improved nutritional features
- Herbicide-tolerant GM crops allow selective weed control without harming the crop
- Disease resistance is achieved through genes for viral coat proteins, antifungal defensins, and antimicrobial compounds
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Technology
- Regenerative medicine aims to replace damaged cells, tissues, and organs
- Three types of transplants: autograft (same individual), allograft (same species), xenograft (different species)
- Stem cells can differentiate and replace damaged cells where regular cells cannot regenerate
Nanobiotechnology
- Nanoscience studies materials in nanometer scale (10^-9 to 10^-12 meters)
- Converting bulk materials to nanoscale changes their physical, chemical, and biological properties
- Gold nanoparticles change color based on size: <30nm (ruby red), up to 100nm (pink)
Key Concepts
Central concept: Recent biotechnological innovations are transforming multiple sectors including environment, agriculture, medicine, and manufacturing through advanced technologies like GM crops, regenerative medicine, nanobiotechnology, and synthetic biology
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- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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