Describe the process involved in transplanting a gene from one organism to another organism.

Discussion: GMOs Contains unread posts
Must post first.
Objectives:
Describe the process involved in transplanting a gene from one organism to another organism.
Analyze the potential costs and benefits of genetically modifying organisms.
Use the information that you have collected to make a decision on whether you would support GMO research.
Background:
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are currently the focus of fierce social and political debates. However, as with any debate, the issues are not black and white. In this activity, you will investigate both sides of the debate, and then make a decision about whether or not you would support GMO research. Support your decision with specific evidence and reasons.

Be selective with your resources. This is an emotional debate. As science students, you will need to find resources that back up their arguments with research and evidence.

Procedure:
Use internet resources to explain how a gene can be transplanted from one organism to another.
Compare the positive and negative impacts of GMO research by finding an example of a use of a GMO that potentially has a positive impact and one that potentially has a negative impact. Use reputable scientific resources and specific details to support your comparison.
Make a recommendation on whether or not research in GMOs should continue. Support your decision with specific evidence and reasons.
Cite your sources using AMA format.
Respond to at least two other student postings.
Contribute to an ongoing discussion by responding to a comment on your thread or by responding to a comment on another student’s thread.
References should be cited in proper AMA format.

Your first post must be a complete response to the prompt. Subsequent posts will not count as the initial post and will not be graded as such. To earn full credit you will need to submit your first post, respond to the original posts of at least two other students, and then contribute to an ongoing discussion.

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