biology

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what are genes
a classification that contains similar characteristics in an organism
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name all kingdoms
animalia, plantae, fungi, protoctista
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what are vertebrates?
animals with a backbone .
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what are invertebrates?
Animals with no backbone
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what is a species?
a group of organisms that are very similar to each other
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interbreed
when two similar species have intercourse to produce a new type of species
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evolution
evolution is when a change happens to an organism over time
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what is a chromosome?
a chromosome is divided into genes, a gene control what we look like.
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alleles
different forms of the same gene.
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what is sickle cell disease?
it's a genetic disorder, having this disorder is very painful because their blood cells stick together.
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type 1 diabetes
when the pancreas does not produce insulin.
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type 2 diabetes
when the cells become resistant to insulin
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what is a drug?
a drug changes the way our body works due to the chemical your introducing to your body.
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what damage can be caused by carbon monoxide.
carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen that the red blood cells carry around your body.
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Problems with nicotine
nicotine is very addictive which will make it harder of the person to quit smoking.
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short term effects of alcohol
the nervous system becomes slower, this also causes blurred vision.
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long term effects of alcohol
cirrhosis to the liver can also cause blood clot in the brain.
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what are vertebrates?

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what are invertebrates?

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what is a species?

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