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The growth of some microbes is inhibited by elevated body temperature.
Anaerobic Respiration
A form of respiration that occurs in the absence of oxygen, allowing cells to convert glucose into energy and producing by-products such as lactic acid or ethanol.
Muscle Cramps
Sudden, involuntary contractions of one or more muscles often causing intense pain.
Evolutionary Advantage
A genetic trait that improves an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment, thereby increasing its chances of passing on its genes to the next generation.
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
A key sugar substrate in the glycolytic pathway, which provides energy to cells by breaking down glucose.
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