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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 CROP PLANTS

Genetically modified crop plants
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROP PLANTS

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Genetically modified crop plants
The biological basis surrounding crops that have been genetically modified
According to Skancke (2009), genetically modified plants are those that have their DNA
structure changed or altered. Skancke (2009) postulates that any single streak in a living
organism has a code. The code determines not only the appearance, but also the characteristics
that belong to all living things. With genetic modification, foreign genes are inserted into the
genes of an individual plant and the result is normally a change in the genes as well as the
subject’s characteristics.
The first part of the process involves the identification of a plant which possesses
desirable characteristics. This is then followed by locating the gene responsible for the
characteristic and cutting it out from the DNA of the plant. The process that follows includes
inserting the gene in a vector that is transferrable. A plasmid is used for the insertion of the
desirable gene (Regis & Baptiste, 2016). The cells that have been modified and have the plasmid
in which the new gene is contained undergo a mixing process that involves plant cells and in
other cases pieces that have been cut off from plants which might include leaves or stems.
It then follows that a selection process is conducted involving plant cells that have been
modified. Most cases normally call for the use genes that act as selectable mark...


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