Biotechnology is the use of a living thing or any part of a living thing to make a product or process that improves human life.

Choose 1 of the following biotechnology applications:

• in vitro fertilization
• DNA profiling
• Vaccines
• Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• Gene therapy
  1. Explain how the process you have chosen meets the definition of biotechnology.
  2. Describe how the process is performed.
  3. Explain the uses of the application.
  4. Discuss at least 1 benefit, 1 drawback, and 1 risk of the process you have chosen.
  5. Elaborate on an ethical concern of the application you have chosen, for example, if you chose in vitro fertilization you might discuss what to do with leftover embryos.

  Use the following guidelines for your report: