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Principles and Processes of Biotechnology

ICSE · Class 12 · Biology

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Topics in Principles and Processes of Biotechnology

1

Definition, History & Pioneers

  • Biotechnology = use of living organisms/their products for benefit of mankind
  • Term coined by: Karoley Ereky, 1919 (Hungarian engineer)
  • Two core principles: (1) Genetic Engineering, (2) Bioprocess Engineering
2

Restriction Enzymes (Molecular Scissors)

  • Restriction endonucleases: cut DNA at specific palindromic sequences
  • First restriction enzyme: HindII (from Haemophilus influenzae Rd)
  • Nobel Prize 1978: Werner Arber, Hamilton Smith, Daniel Nathan
3

Cloning Vectors

  • Features of ideal vector: ori (origin of replication), selectable marker, cloning sites/MCS, small size
  • pBR322: 4362 bp circular plasmid; has ampR + tetR + ori + rop gene
  • pBR322 restriction sites: BamHI (in tetR), HindIII, SalI, PvuII, PstI (in ampR), EcoRI, ClaI
4

Processes of rDNA Technology

  • DNA Isolation: lyse cells with lysozyme (bacteria), cellulase (plants), chitinase (fungi)
  • Remove RNA: treat with RNase; remove protein: treat with protease
  • Precipitate DNA: add chilled ethanol → DNA spools out (spooling)

Key Concepts

Biotechnology was coined by Karoley ErekyRestriction endonucleases recognise specific palindromic DNAVectors carry foreign DNA into hostStep 1Medicine

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