Combined Science GCSE
Dose
What Dose means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dose
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Reference: AQA
Asks what amount gives the desired effect with acceptable side effects, because too little may not work and too much may be toxic.
Topics that use Dose
- Discovery and development of drugs (AQA GCSE)
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