Module 6 | Genetic change
Content 3: Genetic technologies
Lesson 1 | Genetic technologies
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investigate the uses and advantages of current genetic technologies that induce genetic change
Lesson 2 | Reproductive technologies
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compare the processes and outcomes of reproductive technologies, including but not limited to:
– artificial insemination
– artificial pollination
Lesson 3 | Cloning
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investigate and assess the effectiveness of cloning, including but not limited to:
– whole organism cloning
– gene cloning
Lesson 4 | Recombinant DNA
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describe techniques and applications used in recombinant DNA technology, for example:
– the development of transgenic organisms in agricultural and medical applications (ACSBL087)
Lesson 5 | Benefits of genetic technologies
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evaluate the benefits of using genetic technologies in agricultural, medical and industrial applications (ACSBL086)
Lesson 6 | Biotechnology in agriculture
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evaluate the effect on biodiversity of using biotechnology in agriculture
Lesson 7 | Assessment of biotechnology
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interpret a range of secondary sources to assess the influence of social, economic and cultural contexts on a range of biotechnologies
