Briefly Outline the Southernness Hypothesis and Comment on Why It

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Essay

Briefly outline the Southernness Hypothesis and comment on why it may or may not be valid.

Explain the evidence supporting the endosymbiotic theory.

Understand the role of peroxisomes and glyoxysomes in cellular metabolism.

Describe the structure of cilia and its significance in cell movement.

Understand the mechanisms of cell communication and material transport between cells.

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Definitions:

Pediculosis

An infestation of lice on the human body, common types include head, body, and pubic lice.

Lice

Parasitic insects that live on humans or animals, feeding on blood and causing itching and discomfort.

A Virus

A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism and can cause diseases.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found everywhere, with roles ranging from aiding digestion to causing disease.