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Welcome to our 'Biology' pages for NCEA Biology Level 3 school students.

Resources for NCEA Biology Level 3
3.6 Biotechnological Techniques ( content , AS90718 ) and
3.2 Research a Contemporary Biological Issue (content , AS90714 )

1. Specific Applications

Gene cloning

Biotechnology in medicine- A genetic disorder
Cloning a human gene

Transgenesis

Genetically Modified Plants
GM Brassicas

Genetically Modified Animals
Myelin Basic Protein in cows milk
Huntingtin in sheep

These applications require Molecular Biology techniques (PCR, restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, ligation).

2. Specific Biotechnology techniques

3. Posters and resources (free download)

4. Relevant topics from earlier versions of the curriculum:

Molecular Biology Techniques
Biocontrol of weeds & pests
Biotechnology
Gene therapy
Cancer
Heart disease

More Detailed List

Science Links
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	Virus Research
	Genome analysis