Biotechnology and achievements of Uzbek scientists
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write four fields where biotechnology is used.
Food (bread, yoghurt), medicines (antibiotics, insulin), amino acids and protein for feed, metallurgy (bacterial extraction).
2
A bacterial cell divides in two every 20 minutes. How many cells arise from one after 1 hour?
8
3
Write the stages of genetic engineering in order.
The gene is isolated; joined to a plasmid; put into a bacterium; bacteria are multiplied; the protein is collected and purified.
4
Whose work in Uzbek cotton selection is mentioned? Write two, with variety names.
S. Mirakhmedov — “Tashkent-1”; N. Nazirov and O. Jalilov — “AN-402”.
5
What ethical questions arise with genetic engineering and CRISPR? Write one or two sentences.
Questions of safety, effect on nature and who may use them; therefore law and oversight are needed.