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Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus.

The virus spreads from person to person

and can infect a person's spinal cord, causing paralysis (can't move parts of the body).

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The Polio vaccine was invented by___?

 Jonas Salk

Which country launched a polio vaccine drive after 1988 in April 2022?

 Israel

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• Bacteria and fungi are examples of decomposers.
• Which are organisms that break down dead organic matter into simpler compounds, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem.
• This process is essential for nutrient cycling and the health of ecosystems.

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a cloth merchant by trade, is credited for the discovery of single-celled microorganisms.
He called them “wee animalcules” (little animals).

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Respiration involves two main processes:

1. Mechanical Process (Ventilation):

• Breathing in (inhalation)
• Breathing out (exhalation)
• Movement of air in and out of the lungs

2. Biochemical Process (Respiratory Exchange):

• Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood
• Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the bloodstream
• Cellular respiration (cellular metabolism)

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy currency in a cell.

It stores and transfers energy within cells, powering various biological processes such as:

• muscle contraction
• protein synthesis
• cell division
  

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• Pollution is the introduction of harmful or poisonous substances into the environment, causing damage to the air, water, and land.
• This can have harmful effects on human health, wildlife, and the ecosystem as a whole.

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Vitamin B is found in:

• Vegetables (like leafy greens, bell peppers, and mushrooms)
• Whole wheat grains (like brown rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread)
• Fresh meat (like beef, chicken, and fish)

Vitamin B is a complex of several B vitamins, including:

• B1 (Thiamin)
• B2 (Riboflavin)
• B3 (Niacin)
• B5 (Pantothenic acid)
• B6 (Pyridoxine)
• B7 (Biotin)
• B9 (Folic acid)
• B12 (Cobalamin)

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Abdul Malik Aasmai (740 – 828 AD):

He was regarded as a specialist in animal sciences.

He wrote many books on animals and plants.

One of his books, “Al-Khei,l” is about horses.

A second, “Al-lbil” about camels.

A third “A-shat” about sheep.

A fourth “Al-Wahoosh” is about wild animals.

In the book “Khalaq-ul-Insan”, he described the different parts and functions of the human body.