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

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AQA Human Biology: Transgenic Animals

A2 3.4 Unit 4: 3.4.4 New genes for old

Genetically modified organisms
Selective breeding programmes have been used to create new strains and species of crop plants. The use of gene technology in producing GM organisms. Herbicide-resistant crop plants and cattle with high milk yields.

Candidates should consider the ethical and moral issues relating to the production of GM organisms:

  • ownership of genes
  • ownership of the modified organisms
  • financial benefits
  • sanctity of the species
UPDATED: 26th February 2008
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