Genetic Change and Biotechnology · Genetics and Heredity

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

Evaluation of modern techniques used to manipulate DNA for medical, agricultural, and industrial purposes.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the CRISPR-Cas9 system change our ability to direct human evolution?
  2. 2What are the ethical implications of using transgenic organisms in global food production?
  3. 3How can biotechnology be used to restore extinct species or preserve endangered ones?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U09AC9S12U10
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Genetic Change and Biotechnology
Period: Genetics and Heredity

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