Biology A-Level
Causation
What Causation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Causation
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A causal link is supported by strong epidemiological data combined with a biological mechanism, such as high blood pressure damaging endothelium.
Topics that use Causation
- Mass transport in animals (AQA A-Level)
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