NZQA registered unit standard
Title
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Demonstrate knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques
6 Credits 4 Level
Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to discuss: cloning techniques; analyses of gene clones; and gene transfer techniques.
Classification
Available grade
Entry information
Science > Molecular Biology
Achieved
Recommended skills and knowledge
Unit 8070, Demonstrate knowledge of gene structure, replication, and expression; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
None.
Outcome 1
Discuss cloning techniques.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Types of enzymes used are discussed in terms of recombinant DNA construction.
Range restriction endonucleases, ligases, phosphatases, nucleases, kinases, polymerases, reverse transcriptase.
1.2 Process of gene cloning is discussed in terms of requirements.
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Outcome 2
Discuss analyses of gene clones.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Identification of the clone is discussed in terms of DNA sequence analysis.
Range DNA sequence analysis includes – chain termination, chemical cleavage, automated sequencing.
2.2 Construction of a physical map of a gene clone is explained in terms of restriction enzyme analysis.
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Outcome 3
Discuss gene transfer techniques.
Range select one taxon – bacteria, animals, plants; evidence of three techniques applicable to the chosen taxon.
Evidence requirements
3.1
3.2
Process of gene transfer is discussed in terms of chosen taxon and technique.
Techniques are discussed in terms of application.
Range evidence of two applications for each technique.
Replacement information This unit standard replaced unit standard 8068 and unit standard 8069.
Planned review date 31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 17 September 2010 N/A
Rollover 2 27 January 2015 N/A
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NZQA registered unit standard 26494 version 2
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