The Continuity of Life · Genetics & Heredity

Biotechnology and Ethics

Evaluating current technologies used to manipulate genetic material and their societal implications.

Key Questions

  1. 1To what extent should humans have the power to edit the genetic code of other species?
  2. 2How does genetic engineering impact global food security and biodiversity?
  3. 3What are the privacy implications of widespread consumer genetic testing?

Common Core State Standards

HS-LS3-1HS-ETS1-3
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: The Continuity of Life
Period: Genetics & Heredity

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