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This website defines biotechnology and highlights some examples from the broad spectrum constituting biotechnology, describing potential for benefits and harm. It explores both the science and ethical issues.

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Defines and gives examples of biotechnology, gene technology and cloning. Changes in treatment of diabetes is used as a case study of how biotechnology has improved human health outcomes. Helps students to research the understanding, development and use of vaccines and stem cells to improve health.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Genetic engineering Innovation In vitro fertilisation Discovery (Observations)

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Science

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Name: NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre
Organization: NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre
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Name: NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre
Organization: NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Interactive

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Syllabus Bites: Biotechnology

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