OCR GCSE Biology B · J257
Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
The chance that an outcome will occur, rather than a certainty that it will occur.
Revise: Genetic Testing and MedicineAs scientists learn more about the human genome, they can connect particular genetic variants with health outcomes. This has potential importance for medicine because it may help people understand disease risk, help families make informed choices and help doctors select suitable care. However, genetic information often describes a probability rather than a certain future.
- Revise: Hazards and Risks
The combination of how likely harm is to occur and how severe that harm could be.
- Revise: Risks of New Advances
The likelihood that an undesired outcome will happen, usually considered for a specified population and period of time.
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- Revise: Evaluating Risks and Benefits
The chance that an action or event will cause harm.
- Revise: Science Communication