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Bioethical content within the new AS and A2 Level Biology specifications: Details

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AQA Human Biology

A2 3.5 Unit 5: 3.5.2 People change communities

GM organisms
Environmental Impact Assessment. The impact on communities and ecosystems of the large-scale introduction of genetically modified organisms, as exemplified by soya and maize. When provided with appropriate information, candidates should be able to evaluate evidence and make balanced judgements between the need to meet the demands for certain crops and the need to conserve the environment.

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