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Genes Every child inherits genes from both of their biological parents and these genes in turn express specific traits. Some of these traits may be physical for example hair and eye color and skin color etc. Some genes may also carry the risk of certain diseases and disorders that may…

Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery. Cancer harms the body when…

Enzymes are proteins synthesized in the cells of living organisms in order to play the role of bio-catalysts. Catalysts are substances that accelerate chemical reactions without interfering at the reaction products. Chemical reaction is a process that converts one or more substances (known as reagents, reactants, or substrates) to another…

Obesity The main factors influencing obesity are poor diet and inadequate physical activity. Increased energy intake from the diet without an increase in energy expenditure through physical activity will result in energy storage as fat and weight gain. When a person consumes more calories than they use as energy, their…