GSCI 104A: Biology in the Movies

Questionnaire for "Jurassic Park": to be completed after viewing the film and before doing the assigned readings.

Read Question 4 before you watch the movie, so you can takes notes during the movie.

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1. On the basis of what is presented in the film do you think it is or will soon be possible to producing living forms of extinct animals by reconstructing their DNA?

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2. Other than their potential for physical destruction and eating people, can you think of any risks that may be associated with bringing extinct animal species back to life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Other than their entertainment value, can you think of any benefits for bringing extinct animal species back to life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. List the basic steps of the procedure used in Jurassic Park for making a dinosaur.