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Genetics and Biotechnology 131

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.

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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.

1. Write an A if you agree with the statement.


2. Write an D if you disagree with the statement.