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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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