Biology B A-Level
High specific heat capacity
What High specific heat capacity means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A large energy change causes only a small temperature change, stabilising organism temperature and aquatic habitats.
Topics that use High specific heat capacity
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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