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SGOT (Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase) and AST (Aspartate Transaminase) are enzymes found in the liver.

Elevated levels of SGOT/AST in the blood indicate liver damage or inflammation, which can be a sign of:

• Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
• Liver cirrhosis
• Liver cancer
• Liver damage due to drugs or toxins

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The most serious environmental effect posed by hazardous wastes is Contamination of Groundwater.

Toxic substances from hazardous waste can seep into the soil and contaminate underground water sources.

It affecting ecosystems and human health.

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• Bombyx mori, which is the scientific name for the Mulberry silkworm.
• This species is widely cultivated for its silk production.
• It is often referred to as the "Domesticated silkworm" or simply "Silkworm".

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Cell discovered: 1665

Robert Hooke was: scientist

He belonged: UK

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In Anthoceros (a hornwort), the sporophyte lacks a distinct seta (stalk).

Instead, the sporophyte consists of a foot, a capsule, and a central columella.

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The pons controls facial expressions, eye movement, and some sensory roles.

It serves as a communication bridge between different parts of the brain.

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Sodium nitrate, sodium citrate, and even sodium sulphate (less commonly) are used in preserving food by preventing microbial growth.

These salts help in extending shelf life and maintaining flavor or color in processed foods.

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• In plants, water and minerals are transported from the roots to the leaves through the xylem.
• A type of vascular tissue.

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Papaya plants are mostly dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are on separate plants, requiring cross-pollination.

Wind and insects help transfer pollen from male to female flowers for fruit production.