Biology GCSE
Source
What Source means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A region that produces or releases sugars, such as a mature leaf carrying out photosynthesis.
The leaves, where sugar is loaded into phloem because photosynthesis occurs there.
Topics that use Source
- Plant organ system (AQA GCSE)
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