Biotechnological Application In Medicine
Chapter Name : Biotechnology And Its Applications |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_12_02_01 |
Topic Name : Biotechnological Application In Medicine |
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Sub Topic Name : Genetically Engineered Insulin |
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Introduction
Biotechnology is essentially for large scale production of biopharmaceuticals, plants and bio products using genetically modified microbes, fungi, plants and animals.
Pre-Requisites:
Insulin
Activity:
Insulin producing bacteria were commercialized in 1982 and genetically modified food has been sold since 1994.
Real Life Question:
When did genetically modified insulin come into existence?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Insulin | Insulin is a peptide hormone, produced by beta cells of the pancreas, and is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body.
Places to visit :
Local pharmacy
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Insulin | Insulin is a peptide hormone, produced by beta cells of the pancreas, and is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. |
What you learn in Theory:
Biotechnology is essentially for large scale production of biopharmaceuticals, plants and bio products using genetically modified microbes, fungi, plants and animals.
What you learn in Practice:
Insulin Rregulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body.