Biology A-Level
Humid conditions
What Humid conditions means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Humid conditions
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Warm and humid surroundings, often under a plastic bag or propagator, that reduce water loss by transpiration while roots develop.
Topics that use Humid conditions
- Cloning and biotechnology (OCR A-Level)
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- Controlled incubation
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