The Malarial Protist Plasmodium, Which Is an Obligate Internal Parasite

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Essay

The malarial protist Plasmodium, which is an obligate internal parasite of the blood of vertebrates, possesses a dysfunctional plastid. Formulate a hypothesis as to how this organism, which is never exposed to light, may have acquired its plastid. How could you test this hypothesis?

Identify the factors influencing the correlation between the intelligence of adopted children and their biological and adoptive parents.

Appreciate the role of environmental factors such as nutrition and social environment on intelligence.

Understand the principles of intelligence testing, including heritability, reliability, and validity.

Recognize the socio-cultural implications of intelligence measurement and its impact on educational and professional opportunities.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood and bones.

Posterior Pituitary

The posterior pituitary is a gland at the base of the brain that releases hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin into the bloodstream.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates many functions, including hormone release, temperature regulation, and appetite control.

Systemic Bloodstream

The part of the circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.