Biology GCSE
Pathogens as triggers of indirect health effects
What Pathogens as triggers of indirect health effects means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A pathogen is the initial trigger, while the cancer or allergy that follows is a consequence, so the causal sequence must be stated clearly.
Topics that use Pathogens as triggers of indirect health effects
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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