CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.21 Agriculture
Learn how biotechnology can alter crops to change many different phenotypes of plants.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 3.17 Recombinant Dna
Understand that recombinant DNA is the combination of DNA from two different sources.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Biotechnology
Find out what you know about biotechnology by taking this post test.
Other
Gmfn: u.s. Chemical Giant Monsanto Wields Control
This article has lots of information on the practices of Monsanto, the chemical giant that produces Roundup and Roundup Ready Grains.
Other
Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
Other
Ota: Genetic Engineering and Agriculture
A Q&A published by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This page expresses many doubts, concerns, and assertions about the use of GMOs in agriculture.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Man and Microbes
Biotechnology has been studied for some time. This science has led to medical vaccinations and antibiotics, microbes in warfare, and cleaning up the environment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Biotechnology and Agriculture: Lesson 2
This lesson will describe the risks and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Biotechnology and Agriculture."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Biotechnology and Agriculture: Lesson 3
This lesson will describe the risks and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Biotechnology and Agriculture."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Biotechnology and Agriculture: Lesson 4
This lesson will describe the risks and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Biotechnology and Agriculture."
US Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Biotechnology
This discusses the role of the USDA in terms of Biotechnology.
Other
Thrivenc.com: Key Industries in North Carolina
Some of the key industries that are thriving in North Carolina include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, green and sustainable energy, financial services, software and...
Other
Kitchen Culture Kits, Inc.: Plant Tissue Culture
An excellent site for learning about plant tissue culture. Great visuals and easy to understand instructions. Lots of links to other good sources.
Other
Rebase: Restriction Enzyme Database
Searchable database of restriction enzyme information. Must have more than basic knowledge of restriction enzymes.
Other
Q What is.com: What Is C Dna?
A brief article about complementary DNA, a type of DNA that is sourced from mRNA or messenger RNAs.
Other
Eureka Science: Cloning
Read this short article to find out about the history of cloning and genetic engineering. Continue on to the next page to find out how cloning is done. Simple terms and fun animations make it easy to read.
Other
Bio world.com
"The Worldwide Biotechnology News and Information Source." Recieve news and information on bioworld financial watch, bioworld international, bioworld industry snapshots, medical device daily and much more.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The Real Bionic Man
Lesson plans for a classroom investigation into the field of bionics, with discussion suggestions and links to sites on bionics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Biotechnology
A brief encyclopedia article on biotechnology defines the term and discusses the many forms of biotechnology that there are. A brief timeline of historical events related to the field of biotechnology is also presented.