Achievement Standard 90729:

                                 Describe Genetic Processes.


        Give the full name and structure of DNA.

        Describe the function of DNA.

        Describe the process of DNA replication.

        Explain how genetic information is passed 
        from cell to cell.

        Give the full name and structure of RNA.

        Describe the function of RNA.

        Explain the differences between the types of RNA.

        Explain the relationship between DNA and RNA.

        Describe the process of transcription.

        Describe the process of translation.

        Explain the relationship between RNA and proteins.

        Explain the relationship between DNA and proteins.

        Discuss the stability of DNA and effect of point 
        mutations on gene expression.

        Explain how some organisms transfer genetic 
        information one to another.

        Give reasons why and how this is prevented 
        in higher organisms.

        Give the function of restriction enzymes.

        Explain how a DNA profile is obtained.

        Explain how DNA is sequenced.

        Describe the process of generating 
        recombinant DNA.

        Explain how genes are cloned.

        Discuss the uses of genes obtained from 
        recombinant DNA techniques.

        Discuss the use of genetically modified 
        organisms.

        Discuss the ethical issues surrounding 
        gene technology.