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Cambridge AS & A Level Biology

19.3Genetically modified organisms in agriculture

Genetically modified organisms in agriculture in Cambridge AS & A Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 19.3.1Explain how GM salmon, herbicide-resistant soybean and insect-resistant cotton may help to meet the demand for food.
  2. 19.3.2Discuss the ethical and social implications of GMOs in food production.

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Genetically modified organisms in agriculture: sample question

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Why can farmers spray glyphosate over a field of herbicide-resistant soybean?

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