Description should include
- definition of biotechnology
- explanation of the way natural and artificial selection has changed today’s plants and animals
- traditional and modern biotechnology
- genetic engineering
- GMOs
- reproductive biotechnology (e.g., artificial insemination, cloning, embryo transfer)
- transgenic animals (risks vs. benefits).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some of the benefits associated with GMOs?
- What are some of the risks associated with GMOs?
- What are transgenic animals, and how are they used?
- How can biotechnology help reduce environmental pollution?