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Bioethical content within WJEC GCSE Science & Biology specifications: Details

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WJEC Applied Science (Double Award): Animal Research

Unit 2: Science and Society


(a) The Human Body and Health

Human health is affected by a variety of factors, including infection. Scientific knowledge and technology may provide the answer to some health problems, however, advances in knowledge and technology may also raise ethical issues for both the medical profession and for society.

You need to:
26. discuss the ethical issues surrounding and how the decisions are made about the use of animals for testing drugs.

UPDATED: 26th February 2008
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