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    This document provides information about biotechnology and genetic modification from multiple websites. It includes questions about DNA fingerprinting and how it can be used to solve crimes. Genetically modified foods are discussed, including tomatoes that are modified for disease resistance and drought tolerance, soybeans modified for herbicide resistance, and potatoes modified for non-browning. The document asks the reader to consider potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops and take a stance on whether they support or oppose their growth.

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    This document provides information about biotechnology and genetic modification from multiple websites. It includes questions about DNA fingerprinting and how it can be used to solve crimes. Genetically modified foods are discussed, including tomatoes that are modified for disease resistance and drought tolerance, soybeans modified for herbicide resistance, and potatoes modified for non-browning. The document asks the reader to consider potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops and take a stance on whether they support or oppose their growth.

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    This document provides information about biotechnology and genetic modification from multiple websites. It includes questions about DNA fingerprinting and how it can be used to solve crimes. Genetically modified foods are discussed, including tomatoes that are modified for disease resistance and drought tolerance, soybeans modified for herbicide resistance, and potatoes modified for non-browning. The document asks the reader to consider potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops and take a stance on whether they support or oppose their growth.

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    Biotechnology WebQuest

    Website #1 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html

    1. DNA is unique for everyone with one exception. What would be an example of that exception?
    ____________________
    2. What are DNA fingerprints used for?
    a. ________________________________________________________________________________
    b. ________________________________________________________________________________

    Part I: “It Takes A Lickin’!”

    3. What “crime” was committed? ____________________________________________________________


    4. What bodily fluid was removed from the “crime scene” to get the DNA? _________________________
    5. How many suspects are there in this crime? _________

    Part II: “DNA Fingerprinting at the NOVA Lab!”

    6. What does a Restriction Enzyme do? _______________________________________________________


    7. What is Agarose Gel? ____________________________________________________________________
    8. What is Electrophoresis? _________________________________________________________________
    9. Smaller fragments of DNA move _______________________ than longer strands.
    10. Why do you need to place a nylon membrane over the gel? _____________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________________
    11. Probes attach themselves to ________________________________________________
    12. Which chemical in your “Virtual Lab” is radioactive? ___________________________
    13. Sketch your DNA Fingerprint in the box to the right.

    14. Based on your DNA Fingerprint… WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME??? _______________

    Website #2: http://www.amnh.org/ology/

    Click the GENETICS tab to the left, scroll down and Click on the Quest for the Perfect Tomato. Then click Food for
    Thought.

    15. Give two examples of genetically modified foods. Tell how they are trying to modify them.
    a. ______________________________________________________________________________
    b. ______________________________________________________________________________

    Website #3: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/coming/coming.html

    Click on each of the foods on the table to see what research is being done to bioengineer the foods. List 3 foods and
    describe how they are being modified.

    16. ________________________________________________________________________________________
    17. ________________________________________________________________________________________
    18. ________________________________________________________________________________________
    Website #4 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/exist

    Create a risks vs. benefits chart, then determine if you are for or against the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops.

    Risks Benefits

    Write an argument which includes your stance and why others should side with you.

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