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Maria Smokes a Pack of Cigarettes Per Day

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Maria smokes a pack of cigarettes per day. She just learned that she is six weeks pregnant. Describe at least four risks to her unborn child if she continues to smoke during pregnancy.


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Glycolipids

Lipids with a carbohydrate attached by a glycosidic bond, playing a role in cell recognition and membrane structure.

Glycoproteins

Glycoproteins are proteins that have oligosaccharide chains (glycans) covalently attached to some of their amino acid residues, playing a critical role in cell-cell interactions and immune function.

Cell Recognition

A biological mechanism through which cells identify and interact with each other, playing a critical role in immune response, cellular adhesion, and communication.

Radioactive Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, making them unstable and subject to radioactive decay.

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