Q1
What is bioprocess engineering?
Bioprocess engineering refers to the culturing of microorganisms in large quantities along with their downstream processing for the production of various products.
Q2
What is rDNA technology?
The rDNA technology (recombinant DNA technology) involves creating recombinant DNA by using a cloning vector and gene of interest. This rDNA has the ability to express the gene of interest in the host organism.
Q3
What is a cloning vector?
Cloning vector is also known as gene vehicle. It carries the gene of interest into the host organism. E.g.: Plasmid, BAC, retroviral vectors.
Q4
What are the steps involved in rDNA technology?
Selection of the desired gene
Selection of vector for the transfer of the gene known as a cloning vector, e.g. plasmid
Insertion of recombinant DNA into the host
Maintaining the introduced DNA in the host so that it is passed on to the next generation
Q5
What are the products produced by biotechnology?
Products produced by biotechnology are biopolymers, enzymes, antibiotics, alcohols, organic acids, proteins, hormones, and biomass.