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Principles and Processes of Biotechnology

ICSE · Class 12 · Biology

Summary of Principles and Processes of Biotechnology for ICSE Class 12 Biology. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Biotechnology — the use of living organisms or their products to make useful substances — sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering. This chapter covers the two foundational techniques: genetic engineering (recombinant DNA technology) and bioprocess engineering. From the molecu

Key Concepts

Biotechnology was coined by Karoley Ereky

Biotechnology was coined by Karoley Ereky (1919). It rests on two pillars: (1) Genetic Engineering — manipulating DNA to alter phenotype, using recomb

Restriction endonucleases recognise specific palindromic DNA

Restriction endonucleases recognise specific palindromic DNA sequences and cut them. Named from the bacterium: genus + species + strain (e.g., EcoRI =

Vectors carry foreign DNA into host

Vectors carry foreign DNA into host cells and allow replication. Ideal vector features: ori (origin of replication), selectable marker (antibiotic res

Step 1

Step 1 — Isolation of DNA: enzyme treatment to lyse cells (lysozyme for bacteria, cellulase for plants, chitinase for fungi); remove RNA with RNase, p

Medicine

Medicine: Human insulin produced in E. coli using β-galactosidase promoter; Human Growth Hormone (HGH) produced in cow's milk using casein promoter; f

Learning Objectives

  • Define biotechnology and state its two core principles
  • Explain recombinant DNA technology and name its pioneers
  • Describe restriction enzymes — naming convention, types, palindromes, sticky vs blunt ends
  • Explain the features of ideal cloning vectors and describe pBR322, pUC series, BAC, YAC, and Ti plasmid
  • Explain genomic and cDNA libraries and their differences

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