Symbiosis 6 – Applications of Biology

The Symbioosi 6 textbook covers the sixth module of upper secondary school biology, "Applications of Biology (BI6)". 

The textbook is in line with the Finnish upper secondary school curriculum (LOPS2021).

1. Introduction and review

Kirjanmerkki	Luku
1.1.	The applications of biology
1.2.	Overview of the structure of plants and animals Tutustu ilmaiseksi!
1.3.	Overview of genes and mutations
1.4.	Overview of protein synthesis

2. Microbiology

Kirjanmerkki	Luku
2.1.	Most organisms are microscopic
2.2.	Bacteria and archaea
2.3.	Pathogenic microbes
2.4.	Viruses
2.5.	Applications of microbes

3. Biotechnology

Kirjanmerkki	Luku
3.1.	Plant and animal breeding
3.2.	The study of DNA and genes
3.3.	The modification of DNA and genes
3.4.	Genetic modification of plants and animals

4. Applications of biology in medicine and industry

Kirjanmerkki	Luku
4.1.	Genomics
4.2.	Biotechnology in medicine
4.3.	Genetics in the identification of species and individuals
4.4.	Biotechnology in industry

5. Extras

Kirjanmerkki	Luku
5.1.	For the teacher
5.2.	Terminology