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Of Apples and Animals

An Introduction to Biotechnology


A Project of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
The Ohio State University

Design Team

Joe E. Heimlich, Ph.D. Project Leader
Teresa M. Mourad, M.S. Principal Writer
Robert L. Horton, Ph.D. Curriculum Specialist
Sereana Howard Dresbach, Ph.D. Curriculum Specialist

OSU Biotechnology Education Team

Anthony P. Young, Ph.D.
L. Mark Lagrimini, Ph.D.
Charles R. Curtis, Ph.D.
Nikki L. Conklin, Ph.D.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction/How to Use This Guide
  2. Selected List of References
  3. Unit I: The Basis and Basics of Life
  4. Unit II: Genetic Changes and Old Biotechnology
  5. Unit III: Biological Processes and Old Biotechnology
  6. Unit IV: Biotechnology Today and Tomorrow

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