- Discussion Topic 1
- A penicillin resistant bacteria has been grown on nutrient agar media. If you were able to isolate bacterial plasmid from the cell, what happens to the bacteria when;
– grown on nutrient agar media?
– grown on penicillin containing media?
– Give an example of the use of plasmid DNA in research - Discussion Topic 2
- With advancement in DNA technology, Genetically Modified Organisms has been a breakthrough in science. Discuss benefits vs risks of GMOs.
- Discussion Topic 3
- Watch: Jack Horner: Building a dinosaur from a chicken
https://www.ted.com/talks/jack_horner_building_a_dinosaur_from_a_chicken?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread
- After watching the video, discuss how can a species genes interact with the environment, and how can environmental factors lead to species evolution?
- Watch: Jack Horner: Building a dinosaur from a chicken


