Biology GCSE
Specialisation of cells and organs
What Specialisation of cells and organs means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Surfaces and organ systems are specialised for exchanging materials to allow sufficient molecules to be transported into and out of cells.
Topics that use Specialisation of cells and organs
- Diffusion (AQA GCSE)
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