Discuss the biological principles that underlie this technology.

Gene technology carries with it social and
ethical implicationsmany of which engender personal views and discussion.
Select one (1) of the following biotechnology
topics to write about:

Genetically modified crop
plants

Genetically modified
microorganisms

Genetically modified animals

Personal genomics and / or
personalized medicine for humans

Gene therapy
Write a four to six (4 to 6) page paper on
your chosen topic. Organize your paper into sections corresponding to the
following requirements:
1.
Biological basis. Describe the technology. Discuss what it accomplishes.
Elaborate on the scientific principles that make this technology possible. Your
goal in this section of the paper is to show the instructor that you understand
the underlying science behind the technology. Describe how exactly the
technology works. Discuss the biological principles that underlie this
technology.
2.
Social and ethical implications. Without disclosing your personal view about this technology,
provide an analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical
concerns apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and
risks. Your goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the
next section, you will give your opinion.
3.
Personal viewpoint. In the previous section, your goal was to be as objective as
possible, to look at all sides of the issues. In this section, your goals are
to give a personal opinion about the technology and provide a justification of
that opinion.
4.
Use at least three (3) quality
resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text.Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality
resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that correspond to
the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques
of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper use of in-text
citations to credit your sources.