Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grade 9 - 12, Animal Biotechnology, 2009
1.) Describe career opportunities associated with animal biotechnology.
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2.) List safety considerations and procedures required for working in animal biotechnology.
Examples: laboratory, biological, chemical, radiation, physical
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3.) Trace the historical development of animal biotechnology.
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4.) Describe the importance of animal biotechnology to humans, including medical, environmental, and product advancements.
Examples: medical advancements-synthesis of medicines
- environmental advancements-animal disease resistance, pest control
- product advancements-increased yield, disease-resistant animals
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5.) Describe advances in biotechnology that enhance the ability of animal immune systems to fight diseases.
• Identifying differences in disease resistance and susceptibility in commercial animal groups
Examples: animal groups-cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, equine
- diseases-brucellosis, anthrax, bovine encephalitis, coccidiosis, avian pneumonia, streptococcus, equine encephalitis
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6.) Describe ways scientific research, consumer preferences, and advances in biotechnology influence animal development and production.
Examples: milk content, egg size, loin eye size
• Performing a DNA transformation into bacteria using genetic engineering methods
• Purifying protein from a transformation experiment
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7.) Compare cultural and bioethical views of genetic manipulation, including genetic engineering and cloning.
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8.) Describe heterogeneity as an important strategy in maintaining health and productivity in animal populations.
• Describing methods of maintaining heterogeneity in various animal populations
Examples: introduction of nonnative animals, managed breeding
• Identifying desired characteristics in an animal as homozygous or heterozygous
Examples: coat color, presence of horns, slick hair
• Explaining the importance of heterosis for increased productivity in commercial herds
• Recognizing heritable characteristics of animals
Examples: physical structure, chemical composition, behavior
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9.) Identify desirable characteristics for an animal population.
Examples: incorporation of heat tolerance into a cattle herd, improvement of weaning weight and milk production
• Explaining the importance of selective breeding for an animal population
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10.) Describe inheritance patterns based on chromosomes, genes, alleles, and gene interaction.
• Comparing dominate and recessive traits
• Comparing incomplete dominance and codominance
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