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- Subject: Biology
- AS: AS90718
- Level: 3
- Credits: 3
- Internal
Biology 3.6 Describe applications of biotechnological techniques
Key tips
- Make sure you are able to differentiate between techniques and applications as outlined in the subject content and achievement criteria pages.
- Understand the difference between a biological concept and a biological process.
- When answering questions (especially resource-based questions), make sure your answers are specific instead of general. Refer to information given in the questions, and justify your comments.
- The language for this subject is specific, so you must learn the relevant terms and definitions. Refer to the glossary in your textbook or provided by your teacher. Terms include: DNA amplification, DNA chips, DNA profiling, endonuclease, gel electrophoresis, gene cloning, genome analysis, ligation, PCR, plasmids, restriction enzymes, sequencing, stem cell, tissue culture, transgenesis, and xenotransplantation.
- You need to be able to distinguish between cloning a gene and cloning a whole organism. (Cloning a whole organism often follows the process of transgenesis).
