Famine and Negative Impact Biotechnology
08.06 Biochemistry and Technology: Worksheet and Rubric
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Be sure to answer each of the following questions completely and in your own words. Be sure to refer to the research whenever possible or appropriate. 1. What specific topic did you choose to research and evaluate? (2 points)
The topic that I chose is Forensic Science, because it’s a subject that I’ve always been interested in and it’s part of my major I’m taking up in college. 2. List the resources that you used in your research of your topic. (3 points)
Forensic Magazine- www.forensicmag.com
The Forensic Teacher- www.theforensicteacher.com 3. Describe, in a few paragraphs, the biotechnology that you researched. How is it currently being used and/or what are the hopes for its use in the future? (10 points)
Biotechnology is used to breed animals and plants, and to make wine and cheese. Now in today’s society biotechnology includes manipulation of DNA and cell culture. An example of careers in Biotechnology; include, Medicine, Forensics, Animal Science, and Environmental Science. 4. Describe the positive aspects of this biotechnology, being as specific as possible. (5 points)
The positive impact is that biotechnology can help solve global food crisis and make a positive impact on world hunger.
5. Describe the negative aspects of this biotechnology, being as specific as possible. (5 points)
The negative impact biotechnology can have is when it isn’t controlled and it mixes with natural plants. 6. Based on your research, what is your conclusion about whether or not this biotechnology should be used? Be sure to explain your answer. (5 points)
I feel biotechnology should be use in cases that involve science and to try and help to reduce the food crisis on world hunger. Though at the same time if it’s not controlled then the matter of bad things can
Before You Begin: You may either copy and paste this document into a word processing program of your choice or print this page.
Be sure to answer each of the following questions completely and in your own words. Be sure to refer to the research whenever possible or appropriate. 1. What specific topic did you choose to research and evaluate? (2 points)
The topic that I chose is Forensic Science, because it’s a subject that I’ve always been interested in and it’s part of my major I’m taking up in college. 2. List the resources that you used in your research of your topic. (3 points)
Forensic Magazine- www.forensicmag.com
The Forensic Teacher- www.theforensicteacher.com 3. Describe, in a few paragraphs, the biotechnology that you researched. How is it currently being used and/or what are the hopes for its use in the future? (10 points)
Biotechnology is used to breed animals and plants, and to make wine and cheese. Now in today’s society biotechnology includes manipulation of DNA and cell culture. An example of careers in Biotechnology; include, Medicine, Forensics, Animal Science, and Environmental Science. 4. Describe the positive aspects of this biotechnology, being as specific as possible. (5 points)
The positive impact is that biotechnology can help solve global food crisis and make a positive impact on world hunger.
5. Describe the negative aspects of this biotechnology, being as specific as possible. (5 points)
The negative impact biotechnology can have is when it isn’t controlled and it mixes with natural plants. 6. Based on your research, what is your conclusion about whether or not this biotechnology should be used? Be sure to explain your answer. (5 points)
I feel biotechnology should be use in cases that involve science and to try and help to reduce the food crisis on world hunger. Though at the same time if it’s not controlled then the matter of bad things can