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Genetics and Biotechnology
Before You Read
Describe two examples of genetic technology that have affected your life or that you have
read about in the news.
Science Journal
Before You Read Genetics and Biotechnology After You Read
- Hybridization is a type of selective
breeding. - Genetic engineering is the process of
breeding animals for desired traits. - Polymerase chain reaction is a way to
make millions of copies of a fragment of
DNA. - Scientists have determined the sequence
of all human DNA.
Before you read the chapter, respond to these statements.
- Write an A if you agree with the statement.
- Write an D if you disagree with the statement.