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For example, we have
Mathematics | Biological context |
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Ratios | Mixing solutions with certain molarities, making dilutions |
Areas of shapes | Analysis of cell cultures |
Algebra and graphs | Appropriate plots of real data to draw real conclusions for biological processes |
Calculus of functions | Predicting and measuring rates of reaction in measurable experiments |
Units of measurements | Making sense of real, complicated measurements |
Volumes of regular solids | Measuring the volumes of real, irregular objects |
Logarithms | Understanding pH |
Statistics | Drawing general conclusions from trials |
Suppose that a biologist achieved a good grade in GCSE mathematics or AS mathematics. Why would such students struggle with the mathematical aspects of biology? There are several possible reasons: