Summary should be made by examining an example of the
- production and use of biodegradable pesticides, herbicide-resistant crops, and fertilizers
- DNA marker technology for plant and animal breeding
- development of pathogen-resistant and insect-resistant plants
- development of plant and animal byproducts.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are some examples of genetically modified organisms that are used to support crop production?
- What innovations are the result of plant modification?
- What uses and applications do genetically modified plants and/or animals currently have?