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infoWhy this? We study recombinant DNA technology because it shows how scientists can cut, join and transfer genes between organisms, allowing us to understand and evaluate powerful applications such as producing medicines, genetically modified crops, gene therapy and DNA probes used in diagnosis and forensic science.

scheduleWhy now? We study recombinant DNA technology now because, after learning about DNA structure, gene expression, inheritance, gene regulation and population genetics, you are ready to see how this knowledge is applied in real biotechnological techniques and to consider their benefits, risks and ethical issues.