Subject Headings - Biotechnology
27 pages were found for Biotechnology
qm online Biochemical Effects - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Outlines the discovery and application of several chemicals derived from sponges in the last few decades.
qm online Biochemicals and Human Health - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
This section outlines biochemical research done by Queensland Museum in partnership with Eskitis Institute, Griffith University.
qm online Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
A learning resource for Middle School-Year 12 students about biodiscovery, the quest for bioactive chemicals from living organisms.
qm online Biodiversity and the Future - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
There is a need to conserve our existing species and preserve our genetic diversity for future generations.
qm online Clades in Zooxanthellae - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Different genotypes of zooxanthellae algae living within coral polyps show different tolerance to increased sea temperatures.
qm online Climate Change - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Climate change, via increasing sea temperatures, is having an impact on corals, sea sponges and fish.
qm online Corals of Moreton Bay - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
A summary of some of the recent research done by Dr Carden Wallace into the distribution and diversity of corals in Moreton Bay.
qm online Disease Detectives
Students will learn about biotechnology, how it is used to detect diseases, and about the exciting world of scientific research.
qm online Diversity of Sponges - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Outlines identification and classification of sponges, including the difference between autotropic and heterotrophic types.
qm online Environments - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
This section looks at the uniqueness of the Great Barrier Reef, its rich biodiversity, and the long evolutionary history of its inhabitants.
qm online For Teachers - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Download a comprehensive Teacher Resource Booklet, including activities, structured discussions and assessment tasks.
qm online Game and Quiz - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Play the Marine Food Web Game or try the Marine Quiz.
qm online Glossary - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Download a glossary of scientific terms used in the Biodiscovery learning resource.
qm online Human Impact on the Reef - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
This section explores the key threats to the reef in terms of climate change, pollution and resultant loss of biodiversity.
qm online Importance of Coral Reefs - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
The functions of coral reefs, the importance of healthy ecosystems and the advantages of biodiversity.
qm online Marine Habitats - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Discussion of some of the abiotic factors affecting the survival or marine organisms and the biological relationships between organisms.
qm online Pollution and Other Factors - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Risks to the health of the Great Barrier Reef include coral bleaching, eutrophication due to nutrient runoff and overfishing.
qm online Protect Our Reef - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Undertakings to proect the Great Barrier Reef include the establishment of marine parks and monitoring procedures.
qm online Queensland Biodiversity - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Introduction to the concept of biodiversity, including an outline of classification, the Domains of Life, the six Kingdoms and the Tree of Life.
qm online Sponges & Corals - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
This section discusses aspects of the classification, structure, function and diversity of sponges and corals.
qm online Structure of Sponges - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Outlines the distinguishing features of the Phlyum Porifera, with a labelled diagram of a sponge.
Outlines coral structure, classification and methods of obtaining food.
qm online Sunscreen for Corals - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Through evolutionary adaptation some corals have developed natural protection agains sunlight and UV rays.
qm online Techniques of Biodiscovery Research - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
A step-by-step description of the process of biodiscovery.
qm online Types of Corals - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Distinguishes hard from soft corals, and defines the two sub-groups of hard corals: zooxanthellate and azooxanthellate.
qm online Videos - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Video interviews with Queensland Museum scientists discussing their work with sponges and corals from the Great Barrier Reef.
qm online Why are sponges so toxic? - Biodiscovery and the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Museum
Eight reasons why sponges have evolved an arsenal of toxic weapons, including example images of each type.