Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE
Radiation
What Radiation means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Radiation
The transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves, such as infrared or microwaves.
Topics that use Radiation
- Food science (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biological Fermentation
- Carbohydrate Transformations
- Chemical Leavening Mechanisms
- Chemical Stability and Food Safety
- Denaturation
- Functional and Chemical Transformations
- Functional Chemical Properties
- Functional Properties and Molecular Transformation
Using Radiation in the exam
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