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B.2 Biotechnology in agriculture
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Nature of science: Assessing risks and benefits associated with scientific research—scientists need to evaluate the potential of herbicide resistance genes escaping into the wild population. (4.8) |
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Utilization: Syllabus and cross-curricular links: Biology Topic 1.5 The origin of cells Topic 3.5 Genetic modification and biotechnology Environmental systems and societies Topic 5.2 Terrestrial food production systems Aims:
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