 Time to Reflect
Genes can be altered by nature or by scientists. It is important to be educated about the use of genetics to alter plants and animals because it can directly affect your daily life. Sometime small changes in an organism can have a LARGE impact on the environment and the life around it. It will always be important to do your homework when it comes to altering genes. The field of genetics is very large and covers areas like medicine and food. Chances are you will need to make some decisions in this area one day.
- Mutations are any change in DNA.
- Mutations can be harmful or beneficial to organisms.
- Bacteria can mutate and become stronger than antibiotics.
- Genetically altered foods can have benefits as well as risk
Tour Debrief
To complete this activity make sure that you have:
- added the new terms and their meanings to your Module 4 glossary page
- answered the questions about antibiotic resistant bacteria and genetically altered food and responded in your notebook
- read one of the Discussion articles, posted your comments, and responded to 2 other students
4.07 Genetic Park: Genetic Evolution
10 points
Go to the assessment area. Submit the following information for 4.07 Genetic Park: Genetic Evolution
- the date you posted your response
- the names of the two classmates you responded to
Your discussion will be graded on the following criteria
- Student responds to discussion prompt - 2 points
- Student responds to at least 2 other student postings - 2 points
- Student contributions are thoughtful and relevant to discussion - 2 points
- Student demonstrates ability to appropriately apply concepts and ideas from class (readings) to online discussion - 4 points
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