Unit Award Scheme

117081 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (UNIT 6): GENETIC ENGINEERING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	how restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes are used to join pieces of DNA together	Student completed work
2	how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA and then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells	Student completed work
3	how large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter	Student completed work
4	the meaning of the term 'transgenic'	Student completed work
5	how genetically modified plants can be used to improve food production.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 April 2022Level - Level Two