Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Introduction: In classical breeding techniques, transfer of hundreds to thousands of genes takes place to develop transgenic crops. These days, however, methods of
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A. Hank is going to talk about Gene Guns and Agrobacterium which I will discuss in a video lecture next week.
B. How long does it take to develop and bring a GMO crop to market?
C. What are some of the drawbacks to GE organisms?
D.One of the interviewees is a woman in bright pink t-shirt and she is trying to describe drawbacks to GMOs. While not a cogent argument, I think there is an important point that she is trying to make. Do you know what she is trying to say?
1a.) Please take a position for-or-against genetically modified agricultural products.
1b.) Be sure to include what are the potential benefits or risks of genetically modified foods.
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a. Discuss the latest research related to genetically modified food. Consider the research conducted or in the process of being conducted related to such foods.
b. What type of risks do they potentially pose?
c. Should we permit the development of some genetically engineered foods and not others? If so, which ones?
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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