Pictured above: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, by Joseph Wright in 1768.
The painting captures the common emotions and reactions that society undergoes whenever science is the topic of conversation. Some are enthralled, while others are horrified.
- Mutations: This portion of the chapter provides the opportunity to discuss conflicting viewpoints on particular issues. For example, there is the issue of creationism vs. evolution. Many people believe solely in creationism, however, mutation provides an argument supporting evolution.
- Many of the applications and implications for protein synthesis are discussed in the following chapter, which explores biotechnological tools and techniques, genetic engineering, DNA sequencing, medical applications, agricultural applications, and forensic applications.
- Also, the following chapter presents the opportunity to look at the specific careers opportunities in biology that utilize the tools and techniques learned throughout the chapter.