Biology GCSE
Algae
What Algae means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Algae
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Producers that include microscopic phytoplankton in water as well as larger seaweeds, so level 1 is not restricted to land plants.
Topics that use Algae
- Trophic levels (AQA GCSE)
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- Consumers
- Decomposers
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- Energy transfer
- Enzyme action
- External digestion by microorganisms
- food web
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