Welcome to our 'Biology' pages for high school students

The aim of these pages is to supplement textbooks and teaching for NCEA Biology. It aims to show how specific biotechnology techniques are used in processes, using examples from the Otago School of Medical Sciences. 

We have hyperlinked key words to the wikipedia for clarification, in recognition of the fact that this is likely to be a familiar resource. However, some are still far from perfect, you should cite original sources in your assignments. To cite these pages or posters look here.  

What you need to do for NCEA Biology Level 3
Biotechnological Techniques (content , AS90718 )
Research a Contemporary Biological Issue (content , AS90714 )

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).

Specific Biotechnology techniques

Posters and resources (free download)