biology 11

1.From the e-Activity, examine the benefits and risks this research poses to society. Indicate if you believe there are more benefits or more risks associated with this research, and give a rationale with your response.

E-activities

Go to one of the Websites below to read the article of your choice. Focus on the benefits and risks of the bird flu research. Be prepared to discuss.

• “ Controversial H5N1 bird flu papers published, fuels fears of airborne mutations”, dated June 24, 2012, located at http://arstechnica.com/science/2012/06/controversial-h5n1-bird-flu-papers-published-fuels-fears-of-airborne-mutations/.
• “The evolution of bird flu and the race to keep up”, dated June 25, 2012, located at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/26/science/the-evolution-of-bird-flu-and-the-race-to-keep-up.html.

2. Examine the differences between DNA and RNA. Explain why DNA is the most favorable molecule for genetic material and how RNA compares to it in this respect.