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  1. Asked: March 28, 2024In:

    What is lightyear

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    A light year is a unit to express astronomical distance According to the International Astronomical union a light year is the distance that light travels in vacuum in 1 Julian year (365.25days) 1 light year is approximately 9,460,730,472,580.8 km It is not a unit to measure time but distance

    A light year is a unit to express astronomical distance
    According to the International Astronomical union a light year is the distance that light travels in vacuum in 1 Julian year (365.25days)
    1 light year is approximately 9,460,730,472,580.8 km
    It is not a unit to measure time but distance

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  2. Asked: April 1, 2024In:

    Which factor do you think contributes most to the development of cancer?

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    Cancer is a disease in which cells divide abnormally,uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. Cancer has numerous causative and risk factors Genetics play an important role in cancer as it is considered to be a genetic mutation in the body which leads to uncontrolled cells growth This mutation can beRead more

    Cancer is a disease in which cells divide abnormally,uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
    Cancer has numerous causative and risk factors
    Genetics play an important role in cancer as it is considered to be a genetic mutation in the body which leads to uncontrolled cells growth This mutation can be acquired as hereditary in most cases
    Lifestyles choices like smoking , tobacco consumption , alcohol consumption and sedentary lifestyle increase the risk of carcinoma
    Sometimes cancer can be caused due to exposure to chemicals like arsenic , trichloroethylene ,radon etc
    Medical practitioner who are highly exposed to X-ray and radiation are also at high risk to cancer
    So it’s best to say that cancer can be caused due to any of the following factors and likely a combination of all of them

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  3. Asked: March 29, 2024In:

    Suggest a healthy breakfast

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    A breakfast would be considered healthy when all the component in the diet are balanced Right amount of Carbohydrates, healthy fats & proteins This can be achieved by involving fruits , vegetables, protein source ( veg or non veg ) and dairy in your everyday diet A healthy breakfast should alwayRead more

    A breakfast would be considered healthy when all the component in the diet are balanced
    Right amount of Carbohydrates, healthy fats & proteins
    This can be achieved by involving fruits , vegetables, protein source ( veg or non veg ) and dairy in your everyday diet
    A healthy breakfast should always have a low glycemic load to keep your body functioning to its best as it’s rightly said breakfast is the most important meal of the day

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