Chapter 1, Problem 22A

Summary Introduction

To write:

The letter to editor of the school newspaper to literate the people about topics like cancer, cloning, eating disorder, smoking, lung disease, environment, and ethical issues.

Introduction:

An abnormal condition in which, all organs or an organ of an organism is negatively affected is termed as a disease. A disease can affect the structure or function of an organ in a wrong manner. A disease is associated with specific signs and symptoms.

Explanation of Solution

To,

The editor

XYZ newspaper,

ABC school

Delhi-110001

Date − 26/09/2020

Subject − Literating people about cancer, cloning, eating disorder, smoking, lung disease, environment, and ethical issues.

Respected sir/ma’am,

As you know that in the 21^st century we all are living a very busy life due to which we cannot take proper care of ourselves. Moreover, many people are involved in certain harmful activities like smoking and heavy drinking. We are learning everyday about new genetic disorders, and other diseases. So, through your newspaper I would like to literate people about cancer cloning, eating disorder, smoking, lung disease, environment, ethical issues, and AIDS.

Cancer − It is a mass of abnormal and unwanted cells that proliferate, divide, and metastasize in an uncontrollable manner. It can occur in any body part and organ. The root causes of cancer are unknown, but is said that mutation in genetic structure lead to cancer.

Environment − The combination of physical, chemical, biotic, and abiotic factors around us is termed as environment. The place where an organism lives and survives is its environment.

Ethical issues −Ethical issues decide between wrong and right alternatives.

AIDS − It is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV AIDS is a very deadly disease which is not still curable.

Smoking − It is harmful activity of inhaling tobacco or drug that causes addiction and in long term causes fatal diseases.

Lung disease −It is any problem that occurs in the lungs, be it functional or structural issue. Common lung diseases are asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and tuberculosis.

Cloning − The process of developing genetically identical individuals sexually or artificially is termed as cloning.

Genetic diseases − These diseases are caused by mutations in genes or DNA sequence. Common genetic diseases are cystic fibrosis, night blindness, and hemophilia.

Eating disorders − The wrong habit of eating can lead to negative impact on the body. Some eating disorders are bulimia nervosa, pica, and anorexia nervosa.