Biology A-Level
physiological adaptation
What physiological adaptation means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of physiological adaptation
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An internal process or chemistry of an organism, such as producing very concentrated urine or an enzyme that breaks down an antibiotic.
Topics that use physiological adaptation
- Genetic diversity and adaptation (AQA A-Level)
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