Genetic Technologies (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards

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Social, Economic, and Cultural Influences on Biotechnology
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Social context definition

Physical & social environment where people live

DNA fingerprinting applications

Forensic science & paternity testing

Most common DNA fingerprinting method

STR (Short Tandem Repeat) analysis

STR repeat length range

2102-10 bases

GM seed issue in developing countries

Small farmers can't afford, perpetuates wealth inequality

Cultural context definition

Shared meanings, ideas, beliefs & characteristics of society

Mungo Man 2016 DNA testing outcome

Confirmed Aboriginal lineage & first inhabitants of Australia

Religious concerns about biotechnology

Cloning destroying embryos, sanctity of life arguments

3 categories to assess biotechnology impacts

Social, economic, cultural

Criteria for evaluating info sources

Accuracy, reliability, validity

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