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Water potential — AQA Biology Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Water potential

GCSEAQA8461

Water potential

Key term for AQA GCSE Biology, used in Cell Transport.

Definition

A measure of the 'free' water molecules in a solution.

Exam Context

Water potential appears in AQA GCSE Biology revision content for Cell Biology, especially Cell Transport and Diffusion.

Cell Biology Cell Transport Diffusion

Study Pathways

Cell Biology

Cell Transport

Diffusion

Homeostasis

Hormonal Coordination

Water and Nitrogen Balance

Found in Revision Notes

Cell Biology

Adaptations of Exchange Surfaces in Plants and Animals

Cell Transport • Diffusion

Homeostasis

Excretion and the Formation of Urea

Hormonal Coordination • Water and Nitrogen Balance

Related Key Terms

Active transport ADH Alveoli Ammonia

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