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What is AIDS.? Which microbe is responsible for AIDS infection ? Stace one mode of transmission of this disease. Explain in brief one measures for the prevention of AIDS.

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AIDS is the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by a virus called Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
AIDS is transmitted by sexual contact with an infected person.
AIDS can be prevented by avoiding sexual contact with infected person or by using condom during sex.
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CPC CAMBRIDGE PUBLICATION-HOW DO ORGANISMS REPRODUCE ?-ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Answer the following questions)
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  2. What are the advantages of autogamy or self pollination ?

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  3. Does cell dividion play an important role in reproduction ?

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  4. What is crucial function of cell division?

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  5. Give an example cell division occurs in human body for continuity of l...

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  6. What happens if fallopian tube is blocked ?

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  7. What are the type of cell division ? Give examples of each.

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  9. Define the terms unisexual and bis exual giving one example of each.

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  10. Mention the mode reproduction used by a) Amoeba" " b) Planaria

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  11. Name the information source of making protiens in the cell. State two ...

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  12. a) Explain the terms: i) Implantation ii) Placenta b) What is th...

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  14. How does growing embryo get nutrition from the mother's blood ?

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  15. a) List any four reasons for adopting contraceptive methods. b) If...

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  16. Draw a diagram showing germination of pollen on, stigma of a flower.

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  17. Is cell division a controlled process? If not what would happen?

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  18. Write the full form of IUCD.

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  19. What are different types of grafting techniques.

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  20. Where does the zygote get implanted in human beings ?

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