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Big and Small Numbers in Biology

Work with numbers big and small to estimate and calulate various quantities in biological contexts.

Using the Haemocytometer

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1
Be systematic in your counting.

Break the calculation down into several small steps.

Keep practising.
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