Unit 6 · 6.8 — Biotechnology [cite: 9, 10, 28]
6 learning items · ~1.75% exam weight (unit share)
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- Concept: Modern genetic engineering techniques deliberately manipulate DNA for advanced research, medical therapies, and agricultural modifications [cite: 10, 13].
- Vocabulary: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) — a widely used in vitro technique utilized to rapidly and exponentially amplify specific target DNA sequences [cite: 13, 14].
- Vocabulary: Gel Electrophoresis — an analytical technique used to carefully separate DNA fragments by size based on their physical movement through an agarose gel matrix under a strong electric field [cite: 13, 14].
- Lab: Lab Skill: AP Biology Required Investigation — Restriction Enzyme Analysis: Analyze a complex gel electrophoresis band pattern to mathematically determine DNA fragment sizes or solve genetic matching problems [cite: 6, 14, 35].
- Lab: Lab Skill: AP Biology Required Investigation — Bacterial Transformation: Calculate precise bacterial transformation efficiency based on experimental colony counts and total DNA used [cite: 6, 35].
- Skill: Use gel electrophoresis to separate DNA by size and PCR to amplify specific segments of genetic material.
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