Biology GCSE
Insect-resistant GM crops
What Insect-resistant GM crops means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Insect-resistant GM crops
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Crops that contain a gene that makes a protein harmful to specific insect pests, so the insect dies after eating the plant and the crop suffers less damage.
Topics that use Insect-resistant GM crops
- Genetic engineering (AQA GCSE)
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- Ethical and religious objections
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