A 6-Year-Old Presents with Slightly Umbilicated, Dome-Shaped Lesions on the Skin

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Multiple Choice

A 6-year-old presents with slightly umbilicated, dome-shaped lesions on the skin of the trunk, face, and extremities.The child is diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum caused by a highly contagious:

• A) bacterium.
• B) virus.
• C) fungus.
• D) parasite.

Describe the metabolic processes in living organisms.

Understand the application and implications of modern agricultural practices on biodiversity.

Differentiate the concerns of biologists from non-biological global issues.

Explain photosynthesis and its significance in energy transformation.

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Definitions:

Body Fat

The portion of the human body made up of fat tissues, important for energy storage, insulation, and protection of vital organs.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction and dangerous weight loss.

BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty, which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish between the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.