Genetic Technologies

Does artificial manipulation of DNA have the potential to change populations forever?


 

investigate the uses and advantages of current genetic technologies that induce genetic change

compare the processes and outcomes of reproductive technologies, including but not limited to:

  • artificial insemination

  • artificial pollination

 

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investigate and assess the effectiveness of cloning, including but not limited to:

  • whole organism cloning

  • gene cloning

 

 

describe techniques and applications used in recombinant DNA technology, for example:

  • the development of transgenic organisms in agricultural and medical applications (ACSBL087)

 

 

evaluate the benefits of using genetic technologies in agricultural, medical and industrial applications (ACSBL086)

 

 

evaluate the effect on biodiversity of using biotechnology in agriculture

 
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interpret a range of secondary sources to assess the influence of social, economic and cultural contexts on a range of biotechnologies