Biology A-Level
percentage saturation
What percentage saturation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of percentage saturation
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The value on the y-axis of the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve, plotted against partial pressure of oxygen.
Topics that use percentage saturation
- Mass transport in animals (AQA A-Level)
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