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Microbiomes, nutrient cycling and climate change (2025 spec)

The human gut and soil microbiomes, factors affecting microbial growth, CO2 and methane in climate change and biological strategies to reduce them. Added for the revised specification (students starting 5th year from September 2025).

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Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 8 · Select all that apply: 2 · Numeric answer: 1 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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What is meant by a microbiome?
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'Biome' suggests a whole community.

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