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Secondary consumers are animals that eat primary consumers (herbivores). They are carnivores that feed on the animals that eat plants and plant products. Examples of secondary consumers include:

• Predators like lions, dogs, wolves, and hawks
• Fish that eat smaller fish or crustaceans
• Insects like ladybugs that eat aphids

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In epiglottitis, the epiglottis appears swollen and enlarged (the thumb or thumbprint sign)

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Research articles and patents mention Sam1 in the context of Streptococcus pyogenes.

Specifically, some studies discuss a strain of S. pyogenes (JRS4) and an isogenic protein  F-derivative of JRS4, both associated with Sam1. 

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The word zoology comes from the Greek words "zoon" (meaning animal) and "logos" (meaning study).

So, zoology means the study of animals in Greek origin.

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 Plants that do not have adaptations to remove excess water from their cells in freshwater environments are xerophytes.

These plants are adapted to survive in dry, arid conditions and have evolved to conserve water, not to deal with excess water influx. 

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Acetyl Co-A is the first carbon compound that enters the Krebs cycle, combining with oxaloacetate to form citrate.

It is produced from pyruvate during the link reaction before entering the cycle.

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The heartbeat refers to the rhythmic pulsation of the heart that pumps blood throughout the body.

It is a vital function that maintains blood circulation, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs.

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Plasmolysis is the process by which a plant cell loses water and its cytoplasm shrinks, causing the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall.

This can occur due to osmotic stress, such as when a plant is exposed to high concentrations of salt or sugar.

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The foundation of life is based on chemical processes and reactions that occur within living organisms.

These chemical reactions involve the building blocks of life.

Such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

They are combined in various ways to form biomolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.