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Calc change in mass

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D/o x 100

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How many chromosomes in a human?

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46

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Three main stages of cell cycle

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  1. replication of dna and synthesis of organelles
  2. mitosis
  3. division of cell
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4
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Why is mitosis important

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Produces identical cells which all have the same genetic information
Produced additional cells for growth and repair

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What are pathogens?

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Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease
Examples:
Bacteria-produce toxins that damage cells like salmonella
Viruses- invade cells and reproduce inside them
Fungi- can grow and spread like athletes foot
Protists- Single celled organisms e.g malaria

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What’s a non communicable disease

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Diseases that cannot be spread between people. They are often caused by lifestyle, genetics, or environmental factors.
Examples:
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease

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Transmission types

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How pathogens are spread from one host to another
Main transmission methods:
Direct contact
Airborne
Waterborne
Foodborne
Vectors(insects)

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What are some communicable diseases?

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• Bacterial: Salmonella (food poisoning), Gonorrhoea (STD).
• Viral: Measles (rash, fever), HIV (weakens immune system).
• Fungal: Rose Black Spot (affects plants, damages leaves).
• Protist: Malaria (spread by mosquitoes, causes fever).

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Non-Communicable diseases

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• Cancer – Abnormal cell growth.
• Diabetes – Affects blood sugar control.
• Cardiovascular Disease – Affects heart and blood vessels.

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