Biology GCSE
Microorganisms as useful organisms
What Microorganisms as useful organisms means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Microorganisms as useful organisms
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Many microorganisms are useful and are cultured industrially for food and other products, rather than only causing disease.
Topics that use Microorganisms as useful organisms
- Role of biotechnology (AQA GCSE)
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