Genetic Engineering

By Tamara L. Roleff

The development of genetic engineering has allowed scientists to change an organism¿s looks or function by adding, deleting, or rearranging genes. The resulting technology has opened up a whole new world of possibilities¿¿ and a wide array of complex ethical issues¿¿ in the field of biotechnology. The title examines Is Genetic Engineering Safe in Food and Agriculture? Is Genetic Engineering Safe in Humans? Is Human Cloning Ethical? What Policies Should Govern Genetic Engineering?

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601520387
• ISBN13: 9781601520388
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Referencepoint Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12