Combined Science GCSE
Basal metabolic rate
What Basal metabolic rate means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Basal metabolic rate
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The rate at which the resting body releases energy from its stored fuels.
Topics that use Basal metabolic rate
- Feedback systems (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
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