Current and Potential Biotechnology Applications

Competency A3. Examine and explain the history, trends, and impact of AFNR on society.
Competency C6. Analyze and describe the interaction of plants and the environment.
 

Description

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field in agriculture. While GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are on the forefront of this field, other components include enzyme research, wildlife and ecology applications in natural resources and many more.

Applications are where biotechnology has helped to solve an issue in the animal industry. Examples include cloning, genetic engineering of milk for hemophiliacs, A2 milk, embryo transfer and AI. 

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Teaching Methods

Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Role Play, Demonstration, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study, Debate

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