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How do plants synthesize their own food?
How do plants synthesize their own food?
In the past, how did humans primarily get their food?
In the past, how did humans primarily get their food?
What is the term used when plants of the same kind are cultivated at one place on a large scale?
What is the term used when plants of the same kind are cultivated at one place on a large scale?
What was the primary source of food for nomadic people before they started cultivation?
What was the primary source of food for nomadic people before they started cultivation?
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Why do animals, including humans, need to eat food?
Why do animals, including humans, need to eat food?
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What is necessary to provide food for a large population?
What is necessary to provide food for a large population?
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What is the process where plants convert sunlight into energy-rich molecules?
What is the process where plants convert sunlight into energy-rich molecules?
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'Agriculture' was born when humans started cultivating plants. What was the significant change that occurred?
'Agriculture' was born when humans started cultivating plants. What was the significant change that occurred?
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Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis and strep throat?
Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing tuberculosis and strep throat?
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What type of microorganism relies on host cells to reproduce?
What type of microorganism relies on host cells to reproduce?
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Which microorganism can lead to food poisoning when ingested?
Which microorganism can lead to food poisoning when ingested?
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How do most viral diseases reproduce within the body?
How do most viral diseases reproduce within the body?
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Which mechanism of disease transmission involves drinking or swimming in contaminated water?
Which mechanism of disease transmission involves drinking or swimming in contaminated water?
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What is the primary defense mechanism of the body against pathogens entering through the skin and mucous membranes?
What is the primary defense mechanism of the body against pathogens entering through the skin and mucous membranes?
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Which practice is crucial in slowing down the development of antimicrobial resistance?
Which practice is crucial in slowing down the development of antimicrobial resistance?
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How can contaminated food or beverages transmit pathogens to humans according to the text?
How can contaminated food or beverages transmit pathogens to humans according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to combat antimicrobial resistance in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to combat antimicrobial resistance in the text?
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What is the main role of vaccinations in disease prevention according to the text?
What is the main role of vaccinations in disease prevention according to the text?
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