Deliverable Length: 4-5 paragraphs / 1 page
Biotechnology allows the use of living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes. Currently this topic includes such general examples as cloning stem cells (adult umbilical cord and embryonic) DNA fingerprinting biological warfare bioremediation genetically modified organisms vaccines and transgenic plants and animals to name a few. In this assignment you will explore specific examples of biotechnology applications.
Assignment Details
Part 1
Biotechnology is the use of a living thing or any part of a living thing to make a product or process that improves human life. For this part of the assignment discuss the following:
Part 2
In 2008 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved food derived from cloned animals. In addition these products will not need to be labeled as cloned or from clones (Black 2008). The FDA explains that you will not be eating the clone itself. It takes thousands of dollars to clone a food animal such as a cow or pig. Animals that are cloned for improved food production will be used for a breeding program to produce many offspring with the desirable traits for increased meat or milk yield. These offspring of the clones will be fair game for food. Discuss the following:
Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list and in-text citations for references used throughout the assignment.