Biology GCSE
Limiting movement
What Limiting movement means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Limiting movement
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Reduces energy transferred by muscle contraction and movement, so more energy remains in biomass.
Topics that use Limiting movement
- Farming techniques (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Diet and nutrition
- Efficiency of food production
- Animal welfare
- Controlling temperature
- Energy transfer in food chains
- Growth and biomass
- Sustainability trade-offs
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