Percentages (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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What denominator is always used in percentages?
What denominator is always used in percentages?
100
Basic formula for percentage
Basic formula for percentage
Steps to convert fraction to percentage
Steps to convert fraction to percentage
Divide numerator by denominator, then multiply by 100
Purpose of percentages in biological surveys
Purpose of percentages in biological surveys
Compare data from different sample sizes effectively
What percentages express in genetics
What percentages express in genetics
Probability of offspring characteristics appearing
Cystic fibrosis risk: 2 heterozygous parents
Cystic fibrosis risk: 2 heterozygous parents
25% chance (1 in 4) for each child
Formula for percentage change
Formula for percentage change
Sign for percentage increases
Sign for percentage increases
Positive (+)
Sign for percentage decreases
Sign for percentage decreases
Negative (-)
Key tip before calculating percentages
Key tip before calculating percentages
Convert measurements to same units
