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Risks & Benefits of Using GMOs (Edexcel International A Level Biology): Revision Note

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Risks & Benefits of Using GMOs

  • While GMOs can be used for medical benefit, there is still much concern about the potential impacts of changing the genes of organisms, as well as the ethics of genetically modifying animals

    • These concerns are often amplified when the GMOs are crop plants destined for human consumption

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    Naomi Holyoak

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    Naomi graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in Biological Sciences. She has 8 years of classroom experience teaching Key Stage 3 up to A-Level biology, and is currently a tutor and A-Level examiner. Naomi especially enjoys creating resources that enable students to build a solid understanding of subject content, while also connecting their knowledge with biology’s exciting, real-world applications.