Lesson: Modern Genetics

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BIO.5 The student will investigate and understand common mechanisms of inheritance and protein synthesis. Key concepts include

i) use, limitations, and misuse of genetic information; and

j) exploration of the impact of DNA technologies.

DNA Technology

Forensic Identification

Genetic Engineering (human growth hormone, insulin, and pest- and disease-resistant fruits and vegetables)

Eugenics

Human Genome Project

Cloning

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