Specialized Chemicals
Competency C3. Develop and manage plant growth, media, and nutritional requirements.
Description
There are a variety of chemicals that can be derived from plants that advance science. Plants naturally create chemicals that can be used in biotechnology. Bacteria can also be used to produce specialized chemicals that can be used in a variety of ways. Additionally, crops are made to withstand certain herbicides now, like Round-Up Ready Corn.
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Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Field Trip, Supervised Study