Combined Science GCSE
Preclinical testing
What Preclinical testing means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Preclinical testing
Testing of a new drug in a laboratory using cells, tissues, and live animals before it is tested on humans.
Topics that use Preclinical testing
- Health, disease and the development of medicines (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Preclinical testing in the exam
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