Journey of a Gene

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Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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Journey of a Gene

This website engages students in the genetic engineering process in a problem and solution format. The video series describes a plant disease in soybeans and then illustrates the steps in genetic engineering that could be employed to develop seeds that are resistant to the disease.

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https://ge.unl.edu/journey-of-a-gene/

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Lessons Associated with this Resource

DNA: Expressions in Agriculture
Roll of the Genes
Sheep See, Sheep Do (Grades 6-8)
Double the Muscle: Probabilities and Pedigrees
Strawberry Breeding and Genetics
Melons, Mitosis, and Meiosis
Applying Heredity Concepts
Use of Biotechnology in Selecting the Right Plants
Evaluating Perspectives About GMOs

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