Gene Technology

Gene Technology carries with it socail and ethical implications-many of which engender personal views and discussion.

Select one (1) of the following biotechnology topics to write about:

• Genetically modified crop plants
• Genetically modififed microorganisms
• Genetically modified animals
• Personal genomics and/or personalized medicine for humans
• Gene theraoy

Write a four to six (4 to 6) page on your chosen topic. Orangize your paper into sections corresponding to the following requirements.

1. Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientic principles that make this technology possible. our goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand the underlying sceience behind the technology. Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological princples that underline this technology.

2. Socail and ehical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology provide an analysis of its socail and ethical implications. State the ethical concens apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your gaol in this section is to look at all the sides of the issue. In the next section you will give your opinion.

3. Personal Viewpoint. In this pervious section, your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goal are give a personal opionon about technology and provide a justfication of that opionon.

4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assgnment. In addition to the course text. NOTE: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have text citations that correspond to the reference. Integrate all sources into your paperusing proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizinf, along with proper use of in-text citations to credit your sources.

Double spaced, APA style. 12pt