Biology A-Level
nutrient recycling
What nutrient recycling means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of nutrient recycling
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Nutrients are recycled within natural ecosystems, as shown by the nitrogen cycle and the phosphorus cycle.
Topics that use nutrient recycling
- Nutrient cycles (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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