Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Energy expenditure
What Energy expenditure means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Energy expenditure
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The energy used in metabolism and activity.
Topics that use Energy expenditure
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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