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Higher Biology - Chapter 31
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Biology
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04/30/2011

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alcohol
Definition
Chemical present in beer, wine and spirits which can retard physical and mental growth of a developing human foetus
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calcium
Definition
Element needed by the human body for the normal growth of bones and teeth
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iron
Definition
Element needed by the human body for the production of haemoglobin
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lead
Definition
Element which inhibits the activity of certain enzymes
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magnesium
Definition
Element needed by a plant for the synthesis of chlorophyll
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nicotine
Definition
Chemical present in tobacco which retards the growth and mental development of a human foetus
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nitrogen
Definition
Element needed for the synthesis of amino acids
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phosphorus
Definition
Element needed for the production of ATP
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potassium
Definition
Element needed by a plant for membrane transport
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rickets
Definition
Condition resulting in soft bones caused by insufficient vitamin D in the diet
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thalidomide
Definition
Chemical which can cause limb deformation of a human foetus during development
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vitamin D
Definition
Chemical needed by humans to promote the uptake of calcium from the small intestine
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