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Transfer of Energy (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Biology) : Revision Note

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Transfer of Energy

Transfer of Energy

  • The Sun is the principal source of energy input to biological systems

  • Energy flows through living organisms

    • Including light energy from the Sun and chemical energy in organisms

    • Energy is eventually transferred to the environment eg. as heat

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