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What is industrial biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is a promising field which utilizes organic procedures for the life sciences industry. It controls hereditary qualities of microorganisms and endeavors biomolecular and cell procedures to deliver basic things like hormones, anti-infection agents and numerous others. Critical zones of  biotechnology incorporate biosimilars , natural item application, and numerous others. Modern biotechnology is a standout amongst the most encouraging new ways to deal with contamination anticipation, asset protection, and cost decrease. It is frequently alluded to as the third wave in biotechnology. In the event that created to its maximum capacity, mechanical biotechnology may largely affect the world than medicinal services and agrarian biotechnology, It offers organizations an approach to lessen costs and make new markets while ensuring the earth. Likewise, since a significant number of its items don't require the extensive audit times that medication items must experience, it

What is the structure of lac operon?

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Structure of the  lac  operon The  lac  operon contains three genes:  lacZ ,  lacY , and  lacA . These genes are transcribed as a single mRNA, under control of one promoter. Genes in the  lac  operon specify proteins that help the cell utilize lactose.  lacZ encodes an enzyme that splits lactose into monosaccharides (single-unit sugars) that can be fed into glycolysis. Similarly,  lacY  encodes a membrane-embedded transporter that helps bring lactose into the cell. In addition to the three genes, the  lac  operon also contains a number of regulatory DNA sequences. These are regions of DNA to which particular regulatory proteins can bind, controlling transcription of the operon. Structure of the  lac  operon. The DNA of the  lac  operon contains (in order from left to right): CAP binding site, promoter (RNA polymerase binding site), operator (which overlaps with promoter),  lacZ  gene,  lacY  gene, and  lacA  gene. The activ

Why can’t our immune system fight Ebola when it can easily defeat other diseases?

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The long story short Ebolaviruses produce a viral protein that paralyses a crucial signaling cascade of the immune system, effectively leaving the immune system swinging between insufficient antiviral immune response and overwhelming inflammatory symptoms. The long story, long Ok, be prepared — the Magic School bus is going to take an extended trip to the lands of ebolaviruses and viral proteins and the interferon system. Interferons are what are called cytokines — molecules that cells use to talk to each other. Interferon in particular is like an alert signal, pointing out signs of trouble. A cell that has been exposed to a virus emits interferon to put neighboring cells on the defensive and mark itself for destruction. They also activate immune cells, such as NK cells (a kind of lymphocyte that can kill other cells, similarly to cytotoxic T lymphocytes) and, systemically, they put the body in a state that's conducive to fighting a viral infection, e.g. by raising its t

What's the difference between bioinformatics and biotechnology?

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Both the fields of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics are equally good from job and earning prospective. Both the courses have equal opportunities and have their own priorities, I will suggest you to go for that field in which you are interested Career Prospects in Biotechnology: -Biotechnology has grown rapidly, and is concerned with employment, it has become the fastest growing sector. -After completing a postgraduate degree in biotechnology one can easily absorb in corporate and government sectors, both. Biotechnologists are employed in leading MNCs including pharmaceutical companies, chemical industries, bio-processing industries, agriculture-related industries, and pollution control activities of the major industries etc. -One can also join government and corporate-run research and development organizations. - It a good career opportunity for bright young people. Career in Bioinformatics: -Bioinformatics career in attracting the youngsters in India today. -The scope o