Research+a+contemporary+biological+issue

Internally assessed major research assignment presented as an extended essay. The biological concepts involved, the social, ethical and biological implications of the issue. It will involve justifying a personal position and proposed actions by analysing and evaluating knowledge related to the issue.
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 * Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue. || Integrate biological knowledge to develop a reasoned informed response to a socio-scientific issue || Integrate biological knowledge to develop a comprehensive informed response to a socio-scientific issue. ||

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Useful Resources

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[|Embryos for sale article]
[|Restriction Enzymes etc] [|How to make GMO's] [|recombinant DNA animation] [|stem cells] [|DNA Manipulations] [|DNA Applications] [|Human Genome Project] [|Royal Commission on Genetic Modification] Useful background and arguments site

[|A useful site for genetics information] [|useful genetics animation] [|National Geographic - Biotechnology] Photos of Various Genetically engineered organisms

[| http://www.biotechlearn.org.nz/focus_stories/nutrigenomics/microarrays_dna_chips] Microarrays/DNA Chips

[| http://www.dnai.org/b/index.html] Cutting, Pasting & Copying DNA, the Recombinant Controvers