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Assignment 2: Gene Technology
Due Week 8 and worth 120 points

Gene technology carries with it social and ethical implications—many of which engender personal views and discussion.

Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about: 

  • Genetically modified crop plants
  • Genetically modified microorganisms
  • Genetically modified animals
  • Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans
  • Gene therapy

Write a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on your chosen topic.  Organize your paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements:

  1. Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology.
  2. Social and ethical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section, you will give your opinion. 
  3. Personal viewpoint. In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are to give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification of that opinion. 
  4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your sources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine DNA structure, and function, gene expression, and control.
  • Discuss the various applications of genomics and biotechnology.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in biology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about biology using proper writing mechanics.

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Running head: GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANTS

Genetically Modified Plants
Institution Affiliation
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANTS

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Introduction
Genetically modified plants are species of plants whose genes have been manipulate to
produce a species which does not occur naturally. The aim of genetically modifying plants is to
introduce a trait that cannot exist naturally in a plant for example modifying a plant to produce a
plant with pest-resistance ability or making a plant tolerate harsh environmental conditions or to
increase the amount of yield plants produce
Biological Basis
According to Tzotzos,et al. (2009), the technology of genetic engineering involves
various steps which includes; identifying the new trait. The genetic engineers identify a trait they
would like to introduce in a plant. Then they search those plants which contains such traits. For
example if they want to introduce vitamin C in a plant they search for the plant that contains the
vitamin. Then they grind the seed of the plant that have got the new trait and mix it with grinded
seed of the plan they want to modify and test it in the lab if the seed starts germinating, they take
the powder and insert it using a gun in the plant that they want to alter. Through genetically
modification of plants the technology helps in producing a plant that cannot exist naturally. For
example if a plant is being affected by pesticides or by harsh climatic condition, it is modified to
into a pest-resistance plant or a more tolerable plant.
Plant modification technology ha...


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