Biology GCSE
Ethical and religious objections
What Ethical and religious objections means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ethical and religious objections
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Reference: AQA
Reasons some people object to genetic engineering on ethical, religious or environmental grounds, which are valid viewpoints.
Topics that use Ethical and religious objections
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
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