biological determinant

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14483
Property of living organisms that affects human or environmental health.
Note: Biological determinants may be either endogenous or exogenous. Endogenous biological determinants include genetic characteristics and physiological state. Exogenous biological determinants are other living organisms with which the organisms of concern interact, e.g., beneficial or harmful microorganisms.
Source:
PAC, 2009, 81, 829. (Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)) on page 849 [Terms] [Paper]