Biology GCSE
Benefits and risks
What Benefits and risks means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Benefits and risks
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The potential advantages and possible negative outcomes of genetic engineering, which students should explain for agriculture and medicine.
Topics that use Benefits and risks
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
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- Ethical and religious objections
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