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This Genetic Engineering Challenge – How Can Scientists Develop a Type of Rice That Could Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency? lesson plan also includes:
Brown rice contains vitamins B and E, while white rice lasts longer in storage. The availability of rice around the world makes it a great candidate for genetic engineering. Scholars apply their knowledge of genetic engineering to solve how to add vitamin A to a new type of rice. They discuss the important considerations and the process of changing the DNA inside rice.
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- Bring in both white and brown rice to examine under the microscope and discuss the differences
- Discuss the importance of understanding the proper amount of vitamin A and how much is absorbed through eating
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, proteins, transcription, and translation
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- Offers many extension ideas
- Requires absolutely no lab supplies or technology
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