Biology GCSE
Water and gas availability
What Water and gas availability means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Availability of water affects photosynthesis, transport and survival, while the composition of atmospheric gases affects photosynthesis and respiration and therefore growth and distribution.
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