Ch 15 Genetic Engineering
How and why do scientists manipulate DNA in living cells?
Selective breeding
Recombinant DNA
Gene therapy
Hybridization
Plasmid
DNA microarray
Inbreeding
Genetic marker
DNA fingerprinting
Biotechnology
Transgenic
Forensics
Polymerase chain reaction
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Learning goals:
The Student Will Understand how humans take advantage of naturally occurring variations.
The Student Will Understand how scientists study and work with specific genes.
The Student Will Understand how humans use genetic engineering.
The Student Will Understand what are some of the ethical issues raised by genetic engineering.
What do I want to get out of this chapter? (Answer in complete sentences)
What did I do to reach my own goals for the chapter? (Answer in complete sentences)
How do these topics affect me? (Answer in complete sentences)
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I can Explain how
increased genetic
variation is helpful.
I can Explain how
genes can be inserted
from one organisms to
another.
I can Describe how
DNA is used to
identify individuals.
I can Describe how
people increase genetic
variation.
I can Explain how
recombinant DNA is
used.
I can Describe why
selective breeding is
used.
I can Describe how
scientists copy DNA.
I can Define the
vocabulary.
I can Explain how
recombinant DNA
technology can
improve human health.
I can Explain if GM
foods are safe.
I can Explain how
genetic engineering
can benefit agriculture
and industry.
I can Describe privacy
issues raised by
biotechnology.
I can Define the
Vocabulary.
I can Describe if
genetic modifications
to humans should be
regulated.
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1
I can Define the
vocabulary.
I can Define the
Vocabulary.
Chart your own progress using the rubric above. Y axis is your score and X axis are the days
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