Biology GCSE
agricultural biotechnology
What agricultural biotechnology means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of agricultural biotechnology
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Reference: OCR
Using gene technology in modern agriculture, which presents substantial opportunities alongside contested risks, including practical and ethical considerations.
Topics that use agricultural biotechnology
- Feeding the human race (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- agricultural economics
- antibiotic resistance markers
- artificial selection
- biofortification and ethics
- crop yield optimisation
- food production data
- Food security
- Genetic engineering
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