Biology A-Level
side effects and dose
What side effects and dose means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of side effects and dose
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A named side effect is explained by damage to a normal rapidly dividing tissue, such as hair loss or reduced white blood cell production.
Topics that use side effects and dose
- All cells arise from other cells (AQA A-Level)
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