c)+Genetic+Modification

Section 5- Use of Biological resources a) Food Production - b) Selective Breeding - c) Genetic Modification - d) Cloning

c) Genetic Modification
5.12 describe the use of restriction enzymes to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes to join pieces of DNA together 5.13 describe how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA, then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells 5.14 understand that large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter 5.15 evaluate the potential for using genetically modified plants to improve food production (illustrated by plants with improved resistance to pests) //5.16 understand that the term ‘transgenic’ means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species.//
 * Learning outcomes //(students will be assessed on their ability to)//**

Can you genetically modify a crop to produce it's own pesticide (by PBS)
 * Starter**

Your exams are fast approaching this approach and it's activities is designed to make sure you are developing both an understanding of the topic and improving your skills in construction of effective revision notes.
 * Approach**

1. Review the video, textbook and teacher tutorials and take notes

2. Prepare illustrated revision notes on a single page of A4 against each learning outcome. Your notes should be: > 3. Hand in your completed notes the best revision notes against each objective will be combined and a pdf circulated to all.
 * Your notes should have a flow. Design your page so it is well organised
 * Bitesized - no long paragraphs. Keep to the point and be concise
 * Embolden or underline key terms to show their importance
 * Include relevant diagrams
 * Use colour - it will make your notes easier to read
 * You may work with a partner

Examples of student work

4. Complete the summary questions when directed to check your understanding. media type="custom" key="25323146"

5. Test your understanding of genetically engineering using the drag and drop tutorial from University of Nebraska

Green (Edexcel) book p235-246
 * Resources**

These video tutorials from [|Click4Biology] address each learning outcome. It's recommended that you use them both as part of your learning and your revision. Download links are provided for those who have trouble accessing Youtube.
 * Video tutorials**

5.12 Restriction and Ligase enzymes download media type="custom" key="23690638"

5.13a Recombinant DNA download media type="custom" key="23690636"

5.13b Hosting recombinant DNA download media type="custom" key="23690634"

5.14 Artificial human Insulin production download media type="custom" key="23690632"

5.15 Genetically Modified Plants download media type="custom" key="23690630"

5.16 Transgenic Organism download media type="custom" key="23690628"