Cultural Practices May Be a Factor That Causes Food Shortages

question 17

Essay

Cultural practices may be a factor that causes food shortages. Why in some cultures might women and girls be at increased risk for food shortage?

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Definitions:

Dactyl/o

refers to a word root indicating fingers, toes, or digits.

Cytoplasm

The material or protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, containing various organelles where cellular processes occur.

Nuclear Membrane

The double-layered membrane that encloses a cell's nucleus, controlling the passage of materials in and out.

Element

A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number.