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Plasmodium is a genus of protozoan parasites that cause malaria.

There are several species of Plasmodium that can infect humans, including P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae.

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In the Fahrenheit scale:

• The freezing point of water is 32°F
• The boiling point of water is 212°F

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The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere as you go upwards, lying above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

The layers of the Earth's atmosphere, in order from the surface, are:

1. Troposphere (up to about 12 km/7.5 miles)
2. Stratosphere (up to about 50 km/31 miles)
3. Mesosphere (up to about 85 km/53 miles)
4. Thermosphere (up to about 600 km/373 miles)

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• Volvox is a genus of green algae that includes about 20 species of aquatic, photosynthetic organisms.
• They are characterized by their spherical or ellipsoidal shape and are typically found in freshwater environments.
• Volvox species are known for their unique colony structure, which consists of a hollow sphere of cells surrounding a central cavity.

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Citric acid occurs naturally in:

• Lemons,
• Limes,
• Pineapples,
• Grapefruits,
• Berries (not blueberries),
• Tomatoes,
• Broccoli,
• Carrots,
• and some varieties of Peppers.

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Solar energy is radiated from the sun in the form of electromagnetic waves of shorter wavelength of 0.2 to 0.4 micrometers.

Out of all the solar energy radiations reaching the earth's atmosphere,

8% is ultraviolet radiation,

40% is visible range light 

46% is by infrared radiation.

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• The female reproductive part of a flower is called the Pistil.

It consists of three parts:

1. Stigma (receives pollen grains)
2. Style (connects stigma to ovary)
3. Ovary (contains ovules/eggs)

The pistil is also sometimes referred to as the carpel, which is a modified leaf that forms the female reproductive organ.

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• The critical angle is the angle of incidence at which the angle of refraction is 90°, and beyond which total internal reflection occurs.
• This concept is crucial in understanding optical phenomena like fiber optics and prisms.

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• The Moon is a non-luminous object because it does not produce its own light.
• Instead, it reflects the light of the Sun.

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