About DNA for Dinner

This curriculum covers a number of topics relating to genetic diversity, genetic codes, genomes, DNA, organism's building blocks, biotechnology and risks and benefits, will be introduced. Each lesson includes background, hands-on activities, word definitions, math puzzles, discussion suggestions, questions to ask and leads to finding more information.

This curriculum meets 4-H SET standards. Funding for this project has been provided by the
American Society of Plant Biologists.

Acknowledgements

Major Contributors:

Peggy G. Lemaux
Cooperative Extension Specialist
University of California, Berkeley

Barbara Alonso
Communications Specialist
University of California, Berkeley

DNA for Dinner is based on the 1994 curriculum, 4-H WHIF (What's In Food) Manual,"Biotechnology and Food".
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