Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Risks
What Risks means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Risks
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
These include genes escaping into wild populations, effects on non-target species, reduced biodiversity, and possible allergic or toxic effects of the new product.
Topics that use Risks
- Topic 8: Grey Matter (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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