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A-LevelBiologyHomeostasisFeb/Mar 2024Paper 4 Q414 Marks

Holstein Friesian cattle are a breed of cattle used by dairy farmers in many countries of the world for the high milk yield of their cows. [Figure 4.1] Milk yield in Holstein Friesian cattle is affected by heat stress. Heat stress occurs when homeostatic mechanisms are not enough to keep the body temperature down to normal levels. One of the factors that contributes to heat stress is air temperature.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This structured question tests Homeostasis in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 14 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2024 examination, Paper 4 Variant 2.

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