Genetic Engineering 3

Synopsis

Explores DNA manipulation and gene transfer. Examines procedures for transferring a human insulin gene to bacteria, showing the genetic changes from a cellular point of view. Topics include: DNA composition and its function as genetic material; the use of natural variation in genes for selective breeding; changes in genes through mutation; the experimental process of genetic engineering in microbes, plants and animals; the applications of genetic engineering in medicine and gene therapy.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; CD-ROM. Dual Platform PC Windows/Apple Macintosh.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £79.00 (+VAT +p&p) single user

Uses

Ages 11-16.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

DNA; genetic engineering

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Production Company

Name

CyberEd Inc.

Web

http://www.cyber-ed.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 530 872 2432

Fax

+1 530 872 2445

Address

PO Box 3037
Paradise, CA 95967

Distributor

Name

AVP

Email

info@avp.co.uk

Web

http://avp.100megs28.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01291 625439

Fax

01291 629671

Address

School Hill Centre
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5PH

Notes

Use for: Audio Visual Productions. Ceased trading.