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Malaria is an infectious disease which can kill humans. The symptoms of malaria usually begin a week to a month after a mosquito bite. The symptoms of malaria include fever, sweats, and headache.
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Ch. 20 - All protists _______. a. lack mitochondria c. live...Ch. 20 - Deposits of shells from ancient ________ have been...Ch. 20 - The presence of a contractile vacuole indicates...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4SACh. 20 - Prob. 5SACh. 20 - Prob. 6SACh. 20 - Prob. 7SACh. 20 - Some _______ are bioluminescent and other live...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9SACh. 20 - A high concentration of oil helps _______ stay...
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