A2 Impact of Modern Technology & Biotechnology

Impact of Modern Technology & Biotechnology

Specification	Links & Quizzes
Genetic engineering in relation to woods e.g. altering genes to provide quicker-growing trees, or to supply wood that resists wear, rot or infestation	Link to Genetic Engineering Link to Genetic Engineering 2 Link to Genetic Engineering 3
The use of micro-organisms to aid the disposal of environmentally friendly plastics	Web link Biodegradable Plastics
Special effects on television	Link to Blue-Screen
Digital photography	Link to digital photography
Internet web design	Web link Web page Design
Colour printing in newspapers	Link to Newspaper Printing Link to Printing Techniques
Holographic images	Link to Holograms
Mail-merge software, Non Carbon Reproduction (NCR), duplicate paper forms	Web link 1 to Carbonless Copy Paper (NCR) Web link 2 to Carbonless Copy Paper (NCR)
The recycling of materials: producing materials that are totally recyclable.	Weblink DEFRA
Modification of properties of materials.	Web link Plastics Additives