Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants
Richard R. MacMahon, Ph.D., High School in the Community
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Objectives This unit is designed to acquaint students with the concept of genetic engineering and the biological and ethical implications involved. It will also help students understand the interplay between science, government, and the citizen, and the ethical problems involved in trying to feed the entire world population.
Goals The students will learn what genetic engineering is, how it is accomplished, and the biological problems involved. The students will also learn why there is such an ethical protest against genetic engineering and the resulting political and social consequences.
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Introduction
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Biological Aspects
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The Process
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The Problems
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The Justification
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Political Aspects
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Nature of the Protest
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Methods of Protest
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Validity of the Protest
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Conclusions
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