Description
We will use biotechnology to solve a current world problem. We prepared a plan, to genetically modify specific microbes, that are able to break down oil, to survive in all oceanic environments. After communicating with a marine biologist from UC Santa Barbra, we were able to write a procedure and communicate our plan with the class via power point.
Work
Concepts
Microbes- a microorganism, including bacteria. We planned to genetically modify bacteria, which are microbes.
Biotechnology- The use of biological organisms for commercial or other problem solving purposes. We used biotechnology to help cleana up oil spills more efficiently.
Hydrocarbons- Organic compound of hydrogen and carbon. Some bacteria break down the hydrocarbons in oil as a source of carbon.
Crispr- A protein used in genetic modification from an antciant bacterial defense system.
Controlled Experiment- An experiment with only one change or variable. We are doing a controlled experiment to find the best fit bacteria species.
Ocean water temperatures- Different areas in the Ocean are different temperatures. We want these microbes to survive in all temperatures.
Enzyme-
Genetic Engineering-
Amino Acids-
Biotechnology- The use of biological organisms for commercial or other problem solving purposes. We used biotechnology to help cleana up oil spills more efficiently.
Hydrocarbons- Organic compound of hydrogen and carbon. Some bacteria break down the hydrocarbons in oil as a source of carbon.
Crispr- A protein used in genetic modification from an antciant bacterial defense system.
Controlled Experiment- An experiment with only one change or variable. We are doing a controlled experiment to find the best fit bacteria species.
Ocean water temperatures- Different areas in the Ocean are different temperatures. We want these microbes to survive in all temperatures.
Enzyme-
Genetic Engineering-
Amino Acids-