With advancement in DNA technology, Genetically Modified Organisms has been a breakthrough in science.

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  •  Discussion Topic 1     
  •  A penicillin resistant bacteria has been grown on nutrient agar media. If you were able to isolate bacterial plasmid from the cell, what happens to the bacteria when;
    – grown on nutrient agar media?
    – grown on penicillin containing media?
    – Give an example of the use of plasmid DNA in research      
  •  Discussion Topic 2
  • With advancement in DNA technology, Genetically Modified Organisms has been a breakthrough in science. Discuss benefits vs risks of GMOs.
         
  •     Discussion Topic 3  
    1. Watch: Jack Horner: Building a dinosaur from a chicken
      https://www.ted.com/talks/jack_horner_building_a_dinosaur_from_a_chicken?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread
       
    2. After watching the video, discuss how can a species genes interact with the environment, and how can environmental factors lead to species evolution?