Biology A-Level
Magnification and scale
What Magnification and scale means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Magnification and scale
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Include a magnification or scale bar where appropriate to indicate size.
Topics that use Magnification and scale
- Mass transport in animals (AQA A-Level)
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